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Steven T. Katz distinguishes between two approaches to studying mysticism: the essentialist model which argues mystical experiences are independent of context and all experiences share the same essence, and the contextualist model which states mystical experiences are shaped by the concepts and expectations of the mystic based on their sociocultural and religious background.

Author

Abd Al-Nur

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