the essential guide to contemplative spirituality McColman, Carl. creator text xxu Charlottesville, VA Hampton Roads Pub. Co. c2010 monographic eng

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309 p. ; 23 cm. This 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. Carl McColman. Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-293) and index. Mysticism Spiritual life Christianity BV5082.3 .M34 2010 9781571746245 (pbk.) 1571746242 (pbk.) 2011456278 150907 20150907110804.0