The Essential Mystics: The Soul's Journey into Truth

Type

Book

Authors

Harvey, Andrew

ISBN 10

078580904X

ISBN 13

9780785809043

Tags

Religion, Mysticism, Comparative Religion

Abstract

From a highly popular and respected scholar, poet and lecturer and one of the nation's most celebrated authorities on mysticism comes the paperback edition of a brilliant introduction to the essential texts and themes of the great mystic visionaries. Whether it's based on the Buddhist vision of the Bodhisattva or the Christian concept of service, the mystic's journey is one take on behalf of all humanity and that journey is the same in all traditions. This wide range of selections brings readers the essential themes and personalities of the mystic experience. Beautifully introduced with practical analysis and vital historical information, The Essential Mystics offers extras from many traditions, including Buddhist, Sikh, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Hopi, Aborigine and Kogi.

Description

This is an introduction to the essential texts and themes of the great mystic visionaries.

Biblio Notes

Genre/Form: Comparative studies
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Andrew Harvey
ISBN: 0062509047 9780062509048 0062513796 9780062513793
OCLC Number: 34742352
Notes: "A Tree clause book"--Title page verso.
Description: xv, 236 pages ; 22 cm
Contents: 1. Voices of the first world --
2. Taoism : the way of the Tao --
3. Hinduism : the way of presence --
4. Buddhism : the way of clarity --
5. Judaism : the way of holiness --
6. Ancient Greece : the way of beauty --
7. Islam : the way of passion --
8. Christianity : the way of love in action.
Responsibility: edited and with an introduction by Andrew Harvey.

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