Glorification and/or Annihilation? The Status of Humanity in the Highest Union ("sonder differencie") with God in Middle Dutch Mystical Literature KU Leuven
The proposed project will research the status of humanity in Middle Dutch mystical literature, and particularly regarding the theme of the ‘highest union’ with God. Concerning humanity, these texts contain a remarkable paradox with far-reaching consequences. A number of indicators appear to suggest that according to these mystical authors, humanity disappears in God in this ultimate union (cf. 'union without difference', 'mystical ...