The essential writings of Christian mysticism /
The essential writings of Christian mysticism /
edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn.
- Modern Library pbk. ed.
- New York : Modern Library, 2006.
- xviii, 559 p. ; 21 cm.
- Modern Library classics .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [553]-559).
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.
0812974212 9780812974218
2006044877
Mysticism.
BV5082.3 / .E87 2006
ARCH YNDC 248.2 M478E
Includes bibliographical references (p. [553]-559).
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.
0812974212 9780812974218
2006044877
Mysticism.
BV5082.3 / .E87 2006
ARCH YNDC 248.2 M478E