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020 _a9781571746245 (pbk.)
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040 _cJTL
050 _aBV5082.3
_b.M34 2010
100 _aMcColman, Carl.
_950699
245 _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. 287-293) and index.
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 _aMysticism.
_950700
650 _aSpiritual life
_xChristianity.
_950701
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_cBOOK
_hBV 5082.3
_i.M34 2010
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