The Mystical Tradition of the Latter-day Saints - An Idea
Following some exposure to scholarly discussion on ancient mystical traditions, I've determined that it may be prudent to research, analyse, and write on the topic of "mysticism". Does the Latter-day Saint tradition have room for mysticism within its practice? Here are some potential questions and possible resources that might inform my still-future approach. Sources: - Literature on New Testament-era Jewish mystical traditions - Influence from other traditions on Jewish traditions - Literature defining "mysticism" - Latter-day Saint mystical literature/teachings - Temple connections (theology and/or practice) - Resources on the ancient Christian "mysteries" - Resources about the contemporary LDS "mysteries" Questions: - What is mysticism? - Why should Latter-day Saints care? - How would a mystical tradition change the way we interpret scripture? - Has there been influence from ancient mystical traditions on Latter-day Saint literature ...
