Meaning and context of this quote
“Christ is both the way and the door. Christ is the stairway and the vehicle. He is the mercy seat placed over the ark of God and the mystery which has been hidden from all ages.”
from The Tree of Life — Bonaventure
This passage from The Tree of Life reflects Bonaventure’s teaching on divine union.
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