This clear and comprehensive anthology, culled from the vast corpus
of Christian mystical literature by the renowned theologian and
historian Bernard McGinn, presents nearly one hundred selections,
from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to
the work of twentieth-century mystics such as Thomas Merton.
Uniquely organized by subject rather than by author, "The Essential
Writings of Christian Mysticism "explores how human life is
transformed through the search for direct contact with God. Part
one examines the preparation for encountering God through biblical
interpretation and prayer; the second part focuses on the mystics'
actual encounters with God; and part three addresses the
implications of the mystical life, showing how mystics have been
received over time, and how they practice their faith through
private contemplation and public actions.
In addition to his illuminating Introduction, Bernard McGinn
provides accessible headnotes for each section, as well as numerous
biographical sketches and a selected bibliography.
Praise for "The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism "
"No one is better equipped than Bernard McGinn to provide a
thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature....This is an
anthology which deserves to be read not only by those who study
Christian history and theology, but by believers who long to deepen
their own lives of prayer and service." -- "Anglican Theological
Review"
"Bernard McGinn, a preeminent historian and interpreter of the
Christian mystical tradition, has edited this fine collection of
mystical writings, organizing them thematically....McGinn offers
helpful introductions to each thematic section, authorand entry, as
well as a brief critical bibliography on mysticism. Published in
the Modern Library Classic series, this is a great value." -
"Christian Century
"
"No-one is better equipped than Professor McGinn to provide a
thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature. A first-class
selection, by a first-class scholar." -- Rowan Williams, Archbishop
of Canterbury
"This accessible anthology by the scholarly world's leading
historian of the Western Christian mystical tradition easily
outstrips all others in its comprehensiveness, the aptness of its
selection of texts, and in the intelligent manner of its
organization." -- Denys Turner, Horace Tracy Pitkin Professor of
Historical Theology, Yale Divinity School
"An immensely rich anthology, assembled and introduced by our
foremost student of mysticism. Both the scholar and the disciple
will find God's plenty here." -- Barbara Newman, Professor of
English, Religion, and Classics, John Evans Professor of Latin,
Northwestern University
"An unusually clear and insightful exposition of major texts
selected by one of the greatest scholars in the field of Christian
mysticism, based on his vast erudition and uniquely sensitive
interpretation. Like his other books, this one too is destined to
become a classic." -- Professor Moshe Idel, Hebrew University,
Jerusalem
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