The big book of Christian mysticism : the essential guide to contemplative spirituality
Böcker. Charlottesville, VA : Hampton Roads Pub. Co.
This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today--Product description.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-293) and index.
The Christian mystery. Hidden in plain sight ; Defining mysticism ; How mysticism became Christian ; The evolution of Christian mysticism ; Christian mysticism and world mysticism ; Why mysticism matters ; The mystical paradoxes ; Christianity's best-kept secret -- The contemplative life. The mystical body ; Kenosis and perichoresis ; The path of holiness -- The journey that isn't a journey ; Lectio divina ; The heavenly conversation ; Prayer beyond words ; Wood, water, and wine ; The heart of the mystery -- -Appendix A. The Communion of Mystics.
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Förlagsfakta
- ISBN
- 9781571746245
- Titel
- The big book of Christian mysticism : the essential guide to contemplative spirituality
- Författare
- McColman, Carl
- Förlag
- Charlottesville, VA : Hampton Roads Pub. Co
