God-Perfecting Man: Theurgical Elements in the Mysticism of Muḥyī l-Dīn Ibn al-ʿArabī (560/1165–638/1240) and Their Historical Significance

The following article aims at highlighting the theurgical tendencies in the teachings of the great Andalusī Muslim mystic Muḥyī l-Dīn Ibn al-ʿArabī (560/1165–638/1240). By “theurgy” is meant the influence of man on Divinity in its manifest external dimension, that is to say, the dimension of God tha...

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Main Author: Michael Ebstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/2/234