Thomas a Kempis and Medieval Mysticism (3)

Introduction In dealing with Thomas à Kempis and medieval mysticism, I discussed in the last article what mysticism really is. I described it as most fundamentally a doctrine that teaches the desirability and possibility of direct and immediate union with God, which union with God is the epitome of the godly and pious life. Prof. Hanko is professor emeritus of Church History and New Testament in the Protestant Reformed Seminary. Introduction In dealing with Thomas à Kempis and medieval...