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

Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: Modern Library classicsPublication details: New York : Modern Library, 2006.Edition: Modern Library pbk. edDescription: xviii, 559 p. ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0812974212
  • 9780812974218
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 248.22 22 ESS 1
Online resources:
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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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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