How Long to Read Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame

How Long Does it Take to Read Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame by Michael Bernard Kelly

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Is the Christian mystical tradition a relic of another time, shaped by celibates for celibates, unable to engage meaningfully with people of our time who embrace their corporeality and sexuality as crucial aspects of their journey towards union with God? This book reflects in serious theological depth and detail on the spiritual and sexual journeys of gay men of mature and committed Christian faith, employing the Christian mystical tradition as the lens and the interlocutor in this process. This study examines the major themes and stages of the mystical tradition as outlined by Evelyn Underhill, but also including more recent work by Ruth Burrows, Thomas Merton and Constance Fitzgerald. Using methods of qualitative research, it then considers the texts of in-depth interviews conducted with men, most of whom are theologians or spiritual leaders with a deep Catholic faith, and all of whom are openly, self-affirmingly gay. Finally, it employs Ricoeur’s hermeneutical theory to engage in a creative theological conversation between the traditional mystical stages and themes and these men’s lives, as described in their interviews. This is a unique study that brings together ancient spirituality with contemporary lived religion. As such, it will be of interest to scholars of religious studies, theology, Christian mysticism and spirituality, and queer studies. It will be of particular interest to those teach spiritual direction and to all who seek new ways to engage with the spiritual lives of LGBTIQ+ people.

How long is Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame?

Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame by Michael Bernard Kelly is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame aloud.

What Reading Level is Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame?

Christian Mysticism’s Queer Flame is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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