The essential writings of Christian mysticism
edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn
The essential writings of Christian mysticism
المؤلف
edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinnالناشر
Modern Libraryطبع 1
قائمة
شناسنامه
العنوان واسم المؤلف
The essential writings of Christian mysticism / edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinnبيانات النشر
نیویورک : Modern Library، 2006مالمواصفات الشكلية
xviii, 559 p.; 21 cm.الموضوع
Mysticismمسلسل
(Modern Library classics؛ )اللغة
انگلیسیIncludes bibliographical references )p. ]355[-955(.
المحتويات
1: Foundations of mystical practice -- Biblical interpretation -- Asceticism and purgation -- Prayer, liturgy, and sacraments -- Inner and outer practices -- Mystical itineraries -- 2: Aspects of mystical consciousness -- Living the trinity -- Encountering Christ -- Love and knowledge -- Positive and negative ways to God -- Vision, contemplation, and rapture -- Distress and dereliction -- Deification and birthing -- Union with God -- 3: Implications of the mystical life -- Mysticism and heresy -- Contemplation and action