The the essential guide to contemplative spirituality McColman, Carl. creator text bibliography vau Charlottesville, VA Hampton Roads Pub. Co. c2010 2010 monographic eng

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309 p. 23 cm. 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. 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. Carl McColman. Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-309) and index. Mysticism Comparative studies Spiritual life Christianity 248.22 M1293b 9781571746245 (pbk.) 1571746242 (pbk.) 2011456278 BTCTA 111215 20160527185302.0 306155 eng