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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 6d

Friends of the Cusanus Society might also be interested in the Mystical Theology Network conference "Landscapes of Mysticism: Mountain, Ocean, Desert," to be held Mar. 17-19, 2026, in Malibu. Proposals due Oct. 31. mysticaltheologynetwork.org/upcoming/

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Landscapes of Mysticism Mountain, Ocean, Desert Annual Conference 2026 March 17-19, 2026Los Angeles, California Mystical authors often speak of the divine within the spaces of the natural environme…

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 15d

We can now report that our Cusanus Society conference was a success! We welcomed a record number of folks to Gettysburg. If you'd like to support our work & help us make our next conference a reality, please consider making a membership donation today: www.americancusanussociety.org/checkout/don...

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 18d

It's the culminating day of our Twentieth Biennial Conference in Gettysburg. After hearing from Jesse Mann on Birgitta of Sweden, we're now learning from Ben Crosby on Julian of Norwich, Francesco Bossoletti on infinite vision, & Joseph Ahmad on Bonaventure.

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 18d

We just received an introduction to the central themes of _The Geometry of Christian Contemplation: Measure Without Measure_ (OUP, 2025) courtesy of the author himself, David Albertson. Exciting details here: academic.oup.com/book/60073

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Victoria @slimoysterhiatus.bsky.social · 18d

Enjoying spending this weekend with the American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 18d

We're keeping the momentum going this afternoon thanks to Maarten Halff, Jory Pryor, Andrés García-Rengifo, Periklis Karananikas, David Albertson, Sebastian Ekberg, Nathan Pederson, & Russell Johnson. Topics range from St Elmo's Fire to psychedelic experiences & beyond...

American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 18d

The American Cusanus Society is incredibly grateful to Victoria Jesswein ( @slimoysterhiatus.bsky.social ), Georgia Salvaryn, Stephanie Chandler, & the rest of the United Lutheran Seminary team for putting an immense amount of work into supporting our conference on their campus. Thank you!!

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Pseudo-Nathanius Porterensis @nporter.bsky.social · 19d

Two legends meet: Balthasar and Mickey.

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Pseudo-Nathanius Porterensis @nporter.bsky.social · 20d

Jasper Hopkins' translations of Nicholas of Cusa's works are finally back in print—in Latin-English format! If you're at the American Cusanus Society, drop by our table to pick up a copy or five.

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 18d

After learning so much from yesterday's plenaries by CJ Jones (featuring singing!) & Niklaus Largier, we're now learning from papers by Stephane Gaulin-Brown, He Li, Syed Zaidi, Isabelle Lindsay, Jovino Miroy, & Sevinç Akay. More mystical aesthetics to come this afternoon!

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 19d

Did you know that the UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold was something of a modern mystic? Dr. Maria Erling kicked off our Twentieth Biennial Cusanus Conference last night with an exploration of spiritual pilgrimage by way of Hammarskjold. The edification continues today!

American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 19d

We're thrilled to welcome @nporter.bsky.social & Lux Patrum to our Twentieth Biennial Conference in Gettysburg!
You can check out their full slate of bilingual editions here: luxpatrum.com

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 27d

Now there's exactly one week to go until the Twentieth Biennial Conference of the @cusanussociety.bsky.social! We've updated our conference website with all the latest details, including chairs for each session. Explore mysticism & aesthetics with us! www.americancusanussociety.org/biennial-get...

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · 29d

There's only about a week left until our conference on "Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience" in Gettysburg! It'll be an event jam-packed with big ideas, but there's still time to register for virtual participation here:https://ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plakk716q5c0x/

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our friends at the Cusanus Society of the UK & Ireland have put out a CfP for the 2026 International Medieval Congress at Leeds! Be sure to send your abstracts to Dr. William Hyland and/or Dr. Simon Burton no later than Sept. 15 of this year.

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Pseudo-Nathanius Porterensis @nporter.bsky.social · Aug 20

Forthcoming from Lux Patrum: a Latin-English edition of Nicholas of Cusa's De Ludo Globi ("The Bowling Game") and De Coniecturis ("Conjectures" or "Surmises").

Visit www.luxpatrum.com to view our full lineup of patristic and medieval texts.

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Sean Hannan @seanhannan.bsky.social · Aug 19

Today’s the day! Sign up to join us in Gettysburg!

American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 18

Don't forget: the registration deadline is **Aug. 19** for our "Perspectives on Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience" conference this Sept. 18-21! Plenary speakers: CJ Jones & Niklaus Largier. Register here (discounts for students & virtual!): ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plak...

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 18

Don't forget: the registration deadline is **Aug. 19** for our "Perspectives on Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience" conference this Sept. 18-21! Plenary speakers: CJ Jones & Niklaus Largier. Register here (discounts for students & virtual!): ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plak...

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 18

Don't forget: the registration deadline is **Aug. 19** for our "Perspectives on Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience" conference this Sept. 18-21! Plenary speakers: CJ Jones & Niklaus Largier. Register here (discounts for students & virtual!): ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plak...

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Sean Hannan @seanhannan.bsky.social · Aug 15

Just a few days left until the registration deadline for our @cusanussociety.bsky.social conference on mystical vision & aesthetic experience! Join us in Gettysburg or join the conversation online… There’s an extra discount for students!

American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 15

The registration deadline is **Aug. 19** for our American Cusanus Society conference in Gettysburg this Sept. 18-21! Our theme: "Perspectives on Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience." Register to join us here (virtual registration is very reasonable!): ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plak...

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 15

More information about the conference as a whole can be found on our American Cusanus Society website here: www.americancusanussociety.org/biennial-get...

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 15

The registration deadline is **Aug. 19** for our American Cusanus Society conference in Gettysburg this Sept. 18-21! Our theme: "Perspectives on Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience." Register to join us here (virtual registration is very reasonable!): ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plak...

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Sean Hannan @seanhannan.bsky.social · Aug 12

Don’t forget to register for the @cusanussociety.bsky.social conference in Gettysburg this Sept. 18-21! It’s been a fun event to organize. Join us for a conversation around mystical vision & aesthetic experience, either in-person or online.

American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 9

The registration deadline approaches for our American Cusanus Society conference in Gettysburg this Sept. 18-21! Our theme: "Perspectives on Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience." Register to join us here (virtual registration is very reasonable!): ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plak...

20th Biennial American Cusanus Society Conference

The 20th Biennial Conference of the American Cusanus Society in cooperation with United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg campus September 18-21, 2025 Thursday evening pre-conference presentation Sunday a...

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 9

More details on the conference can be found on our website here: www.americancusanussociety.org/biennial-get...

Biennial Gettysburg Conference — American Cusanus Society

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American Cusanus Society @cusanussociety.bsky.social · Aug 9

The registration deadline approaches for our American Cusanus Society conference in Gettysburg this Sept. 18-21! Our theme: "Perspectives on Mystical Vision & Aesthetic Experience." Register to join us here (virtual registration is very reasonable!): ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/q1plak...

20th Biennial American Cusanus Society Conference

The 20th Biennial Conference of the American Cusanus Society in cooperation with United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg campus September 18-21, 2025 Thursday evening pre-conference presentation Sunday a...

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