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MacQuarrie, John

 
9780800637101: Two Worlds Are Ours: An Introduction To Christian Mysticism
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0800637100 ISBN 13 : 9780800637101
Editeur : Augsburg Fortress Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

In this masterful historical survey, theologian John Macquarrie demonstrates how Christians, especially the great mystics, have experienced at their own "radiant core" the love and presence of God. The word mysticism evokes ecstatic visions, asceticism, and esoteric teaching. Yet, the author maintains, mystics are better thought of as people who exhibit common human curiosity, long to explore religious mystery, and ultimately find a deep personal relationship with God. Macquarrie discusses in detail the ten common traits of mysticism before tracing two millennia of Christian mysticism. He mainly allows the mystics to speak for themselves, but he is also particularly insightful about the greatest individuals of the tradition - from Paul to the patristic Platonists to the classic medieval mystics to a host of twentieth-century exemplars.

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Éditeur
Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0800637100
ISBN 13 
9780800637101
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
287
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Personne responsable
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