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The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality /

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 pra...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McColman, Carl (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Broadleaf Books, 2021.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • The Big Book of Christian Mysticism
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 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
  • The Communion of Mystics
  • A Contemplative Reading List
  • Online Resources
  • Endnotes
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Recent and Contemporary Christian Contemplatives
  • Resources on Christian Mysticism
  • Other Worthwhile Sources
  • Author Bio
  • Index
  • Back Cover