The essential writings of Christian mysticism

Name: The essential writings of Christian mysticism
Author: edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn

Author

edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn

Publisher

Modern Library

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Title and Author

The essential writings of Christian mysticism / edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn

Publication Details

نیویورک : Modern Library، 2006م

Physical Description

xviii, 559 p.; 21 cm.

Subject

Mysticism

series

(Modern Library classics؛ )

Language

انگلیسی

Includes bibliographical references )p. ]355[-955(.

Contents

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

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