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The Mystical Theology of Love - Bernard of Clairvaux

Is Love fundamental reality? Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 - 1153) is among the pillars of western mysticism. In his mystical theology, he takes the Gospel of John's declaration that "God is Love" to it's radical conclusion: Love is both the means and the goal of all existence. Thus, the soul must undergo a series of transformations through love so as to be raptured up into the Divine Love which is God. Let's explore the mystical theology of Love! Recommended Readings: Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works - https://amzn.to/4qU6oZ1 Sermons on the Song of Songs Set - https://litpress.org/Products/CFZ02/Sermons-on-the-Song-of-Songs-Set-Volumes-14 The Mystical Theology of St. Bernard - https://amzn.to/4r2iO1h The Growth of Mysticism: Gregory the Great Through the 12 Century - https://amzn.to/4caDAYG