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Getting Lost in the Luminous Dark

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Started June 6, 2026

This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. James K. A. Smith, Make Your Home in This Luminous Dark: Mysticism, Art and the Path of Unknowing (Yale University Press, 2026) I will always be grateful for Jamie Smith. His trilogy of books on cultural liturgies, particularly Desiring the Kingdom, made a huge difference to Read more. The post Getting Lost in the Luminous Dark appeared first on Christianity Today

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 6, 2026
The integration of cultural liturgies in Smith's work provides a necessary framework for understanding modern Christian practices.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 6, 2026
James K. A. Smith's exploration of mysticism in 'Make Your Home in This Luminous Dark' enriches our understanding of faith and its connection to art.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 6, 2026
Engaging with mysticism and art allows believers to explore faith in new ways, but it must be approached with discernment and caution.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 6, 2026
Focusing on the 'unknowing' aspect of faith might undermine the objective truths that Christianity is built upon.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 6, 2026
The emphasis on mysticism in contemporary Christian thought can lead to confusion and detract from the foundational teachings of the faith.
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