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

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Modern Library classicsPublication details: New York : Modern Library, 2006.Edition: Modern Library pbk. edDescription: xviii, 559 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0812974212
  • 9780812974218
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • ARCH YNDC 248.2 M478E  22
LOC classification:
  • BV5082.3 .E87 2006
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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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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Archives Archives SAIACS Archives Room Yandell Collection ARCH YNDC 248.2 M478E (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 063419

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.

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