num_pages: 494
description: In this first volume of the highly-acclaimed Presence of God series, Bernard McGinn explores the origins of Christian mysticism, from early Jewish apocalyptic writings to pre-Christian Greek contemplative thought; the New Testament witnesses; early Greek Patristic thought; and the contribution of early monastic practice. In Part 2, McGinn discusses Western Christian mysticism proper, with special attention to Augustine of Hippo. Of special interest is the now-influential appendix, which reviews various theoretical approaches to mysticism.
language: English
title: The Foundations of Mysticism : Origins to the Fifth Century
titlecomplete: The Foundations of Mysticism : Origins to the Fifth Century
genres: Christianity, Mysticism, History, Philosophy, Religion, Theology, Church History, Spirituality, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 84
series: The Presence of God
publisher: Herder & Herder