The big book of Christian mysticism :

McColman, Carl.

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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-293) and index.

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.

9781571746245 (pbk.) 1571746242 (pbk.)

2011456278


Mysticism.
Spiritual life--Christianity.

BV5082.3 / .M34 2010