Mysticism

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This essay concerns two mystics whose visions varied. The writer discusses that because the Catholic Church was experiencing turmoil, many people were drawn to mysticism as a way to become closer with God. The writer notes that Kempe and Julian in their visions conveyed varying themes to listeners. The writer further points out that although their styles and backgrounds were much different, the goal of bringing people closer to God was always at the forefront. An examination of these two women in this article reveals their distinct styles in expressing the inexpressible.

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"Mysticism involves having an intuitive knowledge about God and spirituality, which is characterized by enhanced vitality, productivity, serenity and peace. This spiritual practice developed out of the need of the masses, during the Late Middle Ages, to form close relationships with God, as the corrupted Catholic Church had alienated many of its followers with hypocrisy that existed between the conflict in the religious dogma being disseminated through priests and other servants of the church and the reality of the comportment of these same servants."

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