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INTRODUCTION divine presence in a number of dramatic works by Samuel Beckett, who, through denial, provokes and creates God in his plays. Enikő Sepsis paper on “Theatrical Approaches to the Mystery: "Kenosis" in Valére Novarinas Works" offers an analysis of Valére Novarinas theatre, where self-emptying becomes an important element in the direction of actors, and in which the Christian theological term kenosis is relevant in the context of rituals taking place on stage. Ihis paper is a rare example of Western scholarly literature discussing the connection between kenosis and literature or kenosis and theatre. Ihetopic of Johanna Domokos is “Endurance Running as Initiation into the Mysteries. A Case Study based on the Fiction of Jari Ehrnrooth”. In several of his works, the author states, the Finnish philosopher, writer and athlete describes how endurance running can serve as a means of transcending the everyday state of mind and experiencing the “unattainable Holy Absolute.” Finally, Melinda Seb6k’s paper on “The Aesthetics of Silence in György Rönay’s Poetry” deals with the work of a Hungarian poet, novelist, critic, and translator, in whose thinking theology and poetry could not be taken apart. We sincerely hope that every interested reader will find something of relevance among the twenty-four papers that make up this volume and that she or he will gain some insight into the vastness and depth of initiation studies. It is with great sorrow that we received the sad news that our dear colleague and friend, Ms. Kate Larson, had passed away in 2018. We dedicate this volume to her memory. The Editors «lle Daréczi-Sepsi-Vassänyi_Initiation_155x240.indb 11 6 2020.06.15. 11:04:09
