Logos

Logos (UK: , US: ; Ancient Greek: λόγος, romanized: lógos, lit. ‘word, discourse, or reason’) is a term used in Western Philosophy, Psychology and Rhetoric, as well as Religion (notably Christianity); among its connotations is that of a rational form of discourse that relies on inductive and deductive reasoning.

Aristotle first systematized the usage of the word, making it one of the three principles of rhetoric alongside ethos and pathos. This original use identifies the word closely to the structure and content of language or text. Both Plato and Aristotle used the term logos (along with rhema) to refer to sentences and propositions.

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(in Jungian psychology) the principle of reason and judgement, associated with the animus.

In Mystical Islam, Jesus is understood as a manifestation of the First Intellect (Logos), a divine principle rather than a sharing of God’s essence. This framework presents Jesus as a medium of divine action and God’s proof (Hujjah), offering a distinct, though not identical, perspective on high Christology compared to Christian interpretations. This view emphasizes Jesus’s role as a divine agent rather than a divine being in the same sense as God.

• Logos as a Divine Principle: In mystical Islamic thought, the First Intellect (Logos) is seen as the first creation, the initial manifestation of God’s creative power and knowledge. Jesus, in this context, is understood as a specific embodiment or manifestation of this principle.
• Not Sharing God’s Essence: It’s crucial to note that this framework does not equate Jesus with God’s essence. Instead, Jesus is seen as a created being, albeit one uniquely connected to the divine through the Logos.
• Hujjah (Proof of God): In mystical Islam, Jesus is also considered a Hujjah, a proof or evidence of God’s existence and attributes. This role highlights his function as a guide and a demonstration of divine power and wisdom.
• High Christology: The term “high Christology” generally refers to the Christian belief in Jesus’s divinity, often emphasizing his role as God incarnate. While the mystical Islamic view of Jesus shares some similarities with high Christology in its recognition of Jesus’s divine role, it differs significantly by placing him within a created, albeit unique, framework.
• Historical and Rigorous Framework: The mystical Islamic perspective on Jesus is considered historical in the sense that it is rooted in Islamic scripture and tradition, and it is rigorous because it is grounded in a specific metaphysical framework. This framework provides a coherent and systematic way to understand Jesus’s role within the Islamic worldview.