Mysticism and Literature

Harvard HDS

Examines trends, issues and debates in the comparative study of mystical literature. Close readings of primary works by Jewish, Christian and Muslim authors from the Middle Ages through the 16th century. Premodern authors include Saint John of the Cross, Saint Theresa of Ávila, Mechtild of Magdeburg, Hadewijch, Pseudo-Dionysius, Dante Alighieri, Bernard of Clairvaux, Margery Kempe, Bahya ibn Paquda, Solomon ibn Gabirol, Yehudah Halevi, Moses de León (Sefer ha-Zohar), Maulana…