Beholding the Luminous Nous: Trinitarian and Demonic Light-Visions in Evagrius of Pontus' Prayer Trilogy

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dc.contributor.advisorHense, E.
dc.contributor.authorBuijkx, T.
dc.date.issued2021-06-16
dc.description.abstractThis thesis argues that Evagrius’ light-mysticism cannot be properly understood without also taking into account his descriptions of demonic light-visions. Through a conjunctive study of Evagrius’ accounts of Trinitarian and demonic light-visions this thesis aimed to arrive a more holistic and comprehensive understanding of Evagrius’ light-mysticism. The main findings of this study are that the main difference between Trinitarian and demonic light-visions lie in their effects: Trinitarian light-visions lead to contemplation and a radical transformation of the self, while demonic light-visions lead to self-satisfaction and an erroneous attempt to localize the divine. Moreover, this thesis found that the passages on compunction and humility in On Prayer function as counter-measures against the cause and effects of delusion, thereby providing a counter-balance to Evagrius’ discussion of Trinitarian light-visions in On Thoughts and Reflections. In On Prayer, Evagrius brings his light-mysticism more “down to earth” through grounding it in humility.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/11487
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappenen_US
dc.thesis.specialisationTheologyen_US
dc.thesis.studyprogrammeMaster Theologie en Religiewetenschappenen_US
dc.thesis.typeMasteren_US
dc.titleBeholding the Luminous Nous: Trinitarian and Demonic Light-Visions in Evagrius of Pontus' Prayer Trilogyen_US
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