Islam, Christianity and the mystic journey
Subtitle: a comparative exploration
By: Ian Richard Netton
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2011
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780748640829; 9780748640812
Subjects: Comparative studies; Christianity and other religions; Mysticism; Islam; Relations; Christianity
Description: This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions - the journey which every believer must make and which leads to the Divine. The author clears away misconceptions and highlights similarities and differences in the thought and lives of six key mystics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-210) and index.