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The big book of Christian mysticism : the essential guide to contemplative spirituality / Carl McColman.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Charlottesville, VA : Hampton Roads Pub. Co., c2010.Description: 309 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781571746245 (pbk.)
  • 1571746242 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV5082.3 .M34 2010
Summary: This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today--Product description.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-293) and index.

This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today--Product description.