McColman, Carl. <br/><br/>
The big book of Christian mysticism  the essential guide to contemplative spirituality 
Carl McColman. 
 - Charlottesville, VA  Hampton Roads Pub. Co.  c2010. 
 - 309 p.  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-309) and index. 
<br/><br/>The Christian mystery. Hidden in plain sight ; Defining mysticism ; How mysticism became Christian ; The evolution of Christian mysticism ; Christian mysticism and world mysticism ; Why mysticism matters ; The mystical paradoxes ; Christianity's best-kept secret -- The contemplative life. The mystical body ; Kenosis and perichoresis ; The path of holiness -- The journey that isn't a journey ; Lectio divina ; The heavenly conversation ; Prayer beyond words ; Wood, water, and wine ; The heart of the mystery - -Appendix A. The Communion of Mystics. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781571746245 (pbk.) 1571746242 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011456278 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mysticism--Comparative studies.<br/>Spiritual life--Christianity.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>248.22  / M1293b