Curious Christian

Ekstasis is the ancient Greek word for trance. It literally translates as outside of oneself.

Ekstasis the blog [which I have now rolled into this blog] was inspired by the trance experiences of the apostles Peter and Paul in Acts 10:10, 11:5 and 22:17, experiences which awakened them to the realisation that Jesus’ message of hope transcends cultural taboos and traditions. In ekstasis they were welcomed into the mystery of God, the mystery that there is neither Hebrew nor Hellenist, Slave nor Free, Male nor Female, for all are one in Christ Jesus, the mystery which the ritual of communion signifies.

In a world were many people are turning from the way of Jesus towards alternative pathways of ecstatic experience – towards animism, paganism and pantheism – it is important to be reminded of the place that trance and meditation hold within the ancient Christian tradition. Instead of ecstatic experience being a barrier to conversation it should actually be a bridge.

It is my hope therefore that Ekstasis can be a positive contributor to the emerging conversation between Contemplatives and Charismatics, Evangelicals and Esoterics, Christians and Wiccans.

May the Spirit guide you in your journey.