The Foundations of Mysticism Origins to the Fifth Century |
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| Author:
| McGinn, Bernard |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8245-1404-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1994 |
| Publisher: | Crossroad Publishing Company, The
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $104.95 |
Book Description:
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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,...
More DescriptionIn 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.