The mystical theology of Cusanus's de visione dei

Louis Dupré

pp. 105-117

in: Paul Sars, Chris Bremmers, Koen Boey (eds), Eros and Eris, Berlin, Springer, 1992

Abstract

Cusanus's work De visione dei, at once a theoretical treatise on mysticism and a practical manuductio into it, stresses the cognitive element in an otherwise negative theology. It reveals the influences of Pseudo-Dionysius, Albert of Cologne, Eckhart, and possibly Ruusbroec (or at least that of his follower, Denys the Carthusian). It centres around the theme of seeing God which it identifies with being seen by Him. It features a Neoplatonic theory of form interpreted, however, through a very original Christology.

Cited authors

Cusanus Nicolas