Abstract
Within the medieval Church the multiple meanings of pilgrimage were explored with considerable commitment, insight – and creativity. Theologians, spiritual writers and ordinary Christians wrestled with the concepts of pilgrimage which they had inherited and embarked on their own pilgrim paths, consumed with the desire to seek God. The medieval debate about the nature of true pilgrimage both echoed and illustrated wider disputes within Christendom, addressing as it did the relationships between inner growth and external observance, theological understanding and popular religious experience. Medieval spirituality needs to be understood in its original context, and evaluated against Biblical principles and wider Church tradition. The current interest in the topics such as pilgrimage, the medieval mystics, ‘Celtic spirituality’ and the use of labyrinths manifests two serious flaws: the uncritical acceptance of the medieval practice and the promotion of the inadequately researched ‘discoveries’.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
