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In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence.



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.



This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition.



"The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mytic." --William McNamara

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• Preface(p. 7)
• Part I The Christian Mystery(p. 13)
• Chapter 1 Hidden in Plain Sight(p. 15)
• Chapter 2 Defining Mysticism(p. 23)
• Chapter 3 How Mysticism Became Christian(p. 37)
• Chapter 4 The Evolution of Christian Mysticism(p. 47)
• Chapter 5 Christian Mysticism and World Mysticism(p. 57)
• Chapter 6 Why Mysticism Matters(p. 65)
• Chapter 7 The Mystical Paradoxes(p. 75)
• Chapter 8 Christianity's Best-Kept Secret(p. 121)
• Part II The Contemplative Life(p. 131)
• Chapter 9 The Mystical Body(p. 133)
• Chapter 10 Kenosis and Perichoresis(p. 159)
• Chapter 11 The Path of Holiness(p. 167)
• Chapter 12 The Journey that Isn't a Journey(p. 183)
• Chapter 13 Lectio Divina(p. 189)
• Chapter 14 The Heavenly Conversation(p. 201)
• Chapter 15 Prayer Beyond Words(p. 219)
• Chapter 16 Wood, Water, and Wine(p. 235)
• Chapter 17 The Heart of the Mystery(p. 247)
• Appendix A The Communion of Mystics(p. 258)
• Appendix B A Contemplative Reading List(p. 272)
• Appendix C Online Resources(p. 282)
• Endnotes(p. 284)
• Selected Bibliography(p. 289)
• Recent and Contemporary Christian Contemplatives(p. 294)
• Resources on Christian Mysticism(p. 299)
• Other Worthwhile Sources(p. 306)

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Carl McColman is a blogger (www.anamchara.com) and a lay associate of the Cistercian Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia.