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Getting Lost in the Luminous Dark

Culture
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Iniciado June 06, 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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The integration of cultural liturgies in Smith's work provides a necessary framework for understanding modern Christian practices.

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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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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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Focusing on the 'unknowing' aspect of faith might undermine the objective truths that Christianity is built upon.

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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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