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100	1		_aMcColman, Carl. _9251792 _2Local
245	1	4	_aThe big book of Christian mysticism _bthe essential guide to contemplative spirituality _cCarl McColman.
260			_aCharlottesville, VA _bHampton Roads Pub. Co. _cc2010.
300			_a309 p. _c23 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 270-309) and index.
505	0		_aThe 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.
520			_aThis 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.
650		0	_aMysticism _vComparative studies. _9140655 _2Local
650		0	_aSpiritual life _xChristianity. _9173368 _2Local
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