Two Worlds Are Ours: An Introduction to Christian Mysticism
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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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0800637100
ISBN13:9780800637101
Release Date:January 2005
Publisher:Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Length:287 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
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Solid introduction to Christian mysticism
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This short work by McQuarrie gives the theology or religious studies student a decent introduction to Christian mysticism and mystics. While not approaching the depth or McGinn's magesterial works on the subject, McQuarrie gives a very good summary of the major mystics of importance from the Christian tradition, including Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant. McQuarrie is also critical at times of some mystics and their ideas (and his criticisms are generally right from the viewpoint of theology) however he does not dismiss any mystic without considering their thought carefully, in contrast to some who dismiss it out of hand.
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