Islam, Christianity and the mystic journey : a comparative exploration /

Mostrar otras versiones (1)

This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions - the journey which every believer must make and which leads to the Divine. The author clears away misconceptions and highlights similarities and differences in the thought and li...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Netton, Ian Richard
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2011.
Temas:
Mysticism > Comparative studies.
Mysticism > Christianity.
Mysticism > Islam.
Mysticisme > Études comparatives.
Mysticisme > Islam.
RELIGION > Mysticism.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT > Mysticism.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
Religion.
Mysticism > Christianity
Mysticism > Islam
Mysticism
Islam
Sufismus
Christentum
Mystik
Islam.
Christentum.
Mystik.
Comparative studies
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions - the journey which every believer must make and which leads to the Divine. The author clears away misconceptions and highlights similarities and differences in the thought and lives of six key mystics: Al-Kalabadhi, Al-Daylami, Al-Qushayri, Julian of Norwich, Thomas À Kempis and Teresa of Avila. He considers the ways of Perfection on the Mystic Path and asks in what ways these authors have embarked on the mystic journey. He looks at the themes they have in common, as well as their differences, and asks how they envisage the concept of 'union' with the Deity. Readers will gain a broad understanding of the interdisciplinary and intertextual nature of the subject, as well its the diverse intellectual and historical contexts. Key Features Highly interdisciplinary: embraces both Eastern and Western mystical traditions Surveys themes as diverse as secular chivalry and union with the Divine Examines the role of al-Khidr/ al-Khadir/ Elijah/ Elias/ St George in both the Islamic and Christian mystical traditions Considers the negative and positive articulations of each tradition Assesses and compares three major Islamic and three major Christian mystics A companion volume to Islam, Christianity and Tradition: A Comparative Exploration by Ian R. Netton (978 0 7486 2392 1)
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 222 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-210) and index.
ISBN:9780748646050
0748646051
9780748688135
0748688137

Ejemplares similares