Mystical Experience: Women’s Pathway to Knowledge

This article aims to reflect on two issues within the vast area of mystical studies: 1. The link between experience and knowledge; 2. Mystical experiences lived through by women as a pathway from knowledge. Firstly, we will try circumscribe concept retrieving some main thoughts scholars who have studied phenomenon writings individuals experienced it. Secondly, pursue our reflection with aid philosophers theologians thought argued that is contains knowledge bears not only affective spiritual, but also intellectual, fruit. Thirdly, attempt demonstrate how, throughout history Christianity, significant number were specific protagonists this synthesis how allowed them bring original contributions their context historical time. We conclude detailed commentary French 20th-century mystic Simone Weil who, both an intellectual mystic, was pioneer in bringing prophetic vision would inspire society, Church, spiritual life many decades after her death. Our conclusions be based countercultural benefits can contemporary times.