THE MEANING OF PERSONAL REVELATION

In the course of engaging in spiritual exercises such as contemplation, prayer, mindfulness and meditation some people may experience an immediate encounter with the Divine - a mystical experience in which they may receive teaching and guidance in spiritual matters.For some in Christianity, the whole Bible is declared to be inspired revelation. What principles shouls we use in seeking to understand the meaning of such literature and experiences? What is the meaning… (more)

In the course of engaging in spiritual exercises such as contemplation, prayer, mindfulness and meditation some people may experience an immediate encounter with the Divine - a mystical experience in which they may receive teaching and guidance in spiritual matters.For some in Christianity, the whole Bible is declared to be inspired revelation. What principles shouls we use in seeking to understand the meaning of such literature and experiences? What is the meaning of a spiritual dream? If the Absolute makes a representation to us in metaphor, allegory or symbol, how then do we understand this content? What is the sense or significance of mystical literature? What is the purpose underlying or intended by such accounts? What is the true interpretation, value, or message that such and experience and literature seeks to convey? In this study, Pilgrim Simon seeks to address such questions.