The essential writings of Christian mysticism
By: edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn.
Contributors: McGinn, Bernard, 1937-
Edition: Modern Library pbk. ed.
Series: Modern Library classics
Publisher: Modern Library
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 559
ISBN-13: 9780812974218
Subjects: Mysticism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [553]-559).
Table of contents: title: 1: Foundations of mystical practice; title: Biblical interpretation; title: Asceticism and purgation; title: Prayer, liturgy, and sacraments; title: Inner and outer practices; title: Mystical itineraries; title: 2: Aspects of mystical consciousness; title: Living the trinity; title: Encountering Christ; title: Love and knowledge; title: Positive and negative ways to God; title: Vision, contemplation, and rapture; title: Distress and dereliction; title: Deification and birthing; title: Union with God; title: 3: Implications of the mystical life; title: Mysticism and heresy; title: Contemplation and action.