"Naming mysticism" and mathematics

Naming infinity : a true story of religious mysticism and mathematical creativity, by Loren R. Graham

This book deals with the connection between a bunch of heretical Russian Orthodox monks engaged "Name Worshipping", a type of mysticism found in many different religious traditions, and a group of Russian mathematicians studying infinity and, indeed, infinities of infinity.

Here's the Harvard University Press web page for the book, including a link to the author interview, which is especially interesting.

Also see Names and Naming (Encyclopedia of Religion) for more information surrounding this topic.

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