Teachings of the Christian Mystics by Andrew Harvey - ISBN: 9781570623431
Paperback
Andrew Harvey brings together in one volume writings from 2000 years of the Christian mystical tradition, ranging from the Gnostic Gospels through the early Christian theologians to medieval and Renaissance figures and to modern mystics such as Therese of Lisieux.

Teachings of the Christian Mystics

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  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    27 March 1998

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Summary

The Christian mystics are the treasure of Western civilization-yet they remain little known among those of us who are potentially their spiritual heirs. Andrew Harvey’s anthology confronts us with the mystics in their own words, to show us how well they serve, even now, as guides for the spiritual life-and to challenge our preconceived ideas about the path of Christianity. He has chosen selections that represent all eras of the Christian tradition, as well as the amazing range of people who h…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781570623431
ISBN-10:1570623430
Author:Andrew Harvey
Publisher:Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint:Shambhala Publications Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:27 March 1998
Weight:209g
Dimensions:181mm x 124mm x 11mm
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Critics Review

“The selections in this excellent anthology include writings from the New Testament, the Gospel of James, Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Thomas Merton, Teilhard de Chardin, and many others… . Teachings of the Christian Mystics affirms the sacred feminine and proclaims gratitude, imagination, humility, compassion, and justice as core spiritual practices.“—SFrederic A. Brussat, Values & Visions

About The Author

Andrew Harvey

Andrew Harvey is the author of Son of Man- The Mystical Path to Christ and more than thirty other books. He has also published several other collections of Rumi, including The Way of Passion.

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