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1 online resource (ix, 283 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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"A Herder & Herder Book." |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Inclukdes bibliography of the writings of Bernard McGinn. |
| Contents |
Reason, mysticism, and fundamental theology / David Tracy -- Experiencing the risen Jesus : the biblical basis of Christian mysticism in the fourth gospel / Sandra M. Schneiders -- Literary genre of the spiritual canticle of John of the Cross / David B. Perrin -- Retrieval, practice, and gift : tactics of mysticism and immigration / Steven Chase -- Re-envisioning the sacred : a constructive revision of Miricia Eliade's Phenomenology of the sacred and profane in dialogue with Raimon Panikkar / Cliff Knighten -- Rediscovering mysticism : theological foundations for the contemporary practice of spiritual direction / Angela Reed -- Resisting whatever separates one from the ground of being" : Howard Thurman's prophetic appropriation of the Christian mystical tradition / Timothy Robinson -- Prayer in the teachings of Julian of Norwich : a journey of desire / Philip Sheldrake -- Human desires and God's "Holy trick" : Catherine of Sienna and the school of friendship / Mary Catherine Hilkert -- He opened his side" : Francis de Sales, the exchange of divine, human hearts / Wendy M. Wright -- Recogimiento and oración mental : reflections on the "golden age" of Spanish mysticism / Peter Tyler -- John of the Cross and the dark night of the soul : a contemporary interpretation / Ronald Rolheiser. |
| Summary |
Bernard McGinn is one of the greatest living historians and interpreters of Christian mysticism. His career spans more than 50 years and he has authored innumerable books, articles, and edited volumes on all dimensions of Christian mysticism. These essays by some of the most significant names in the contemporary field of spirituality seek to honor Prof. McGinn by examining the role of mysticism in contemporary life. These fifteen essays examine the fruit of McGinn's life work to contemplate the ways in which the history of mysticism is relevant to many dimensions of contemporary life. They also address the future of the study of Christian spirituality in general and mysticism in particular by evaluating the place of religious experience and spiritual practice in lives of an increasingly diverse, multi-cultural, and global cultural reality. Taken together these essays paint a picture of the current state of studies in mysticism and spirituality and point to some future trajectories that scholarly research and religious practice should pursue. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
McGinn, Bernard, 1937-
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Mysticism.
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Mysticism. |
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mysticism. |
| Genre/Form |
Festschriften.
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Festschriften.
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| Added Author |
Markey, John J., editor.
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Higgins, J. August, editor.
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Rolheiser, Ronald, writer of introduction.
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McGinn, Bernard, 1937- honouree.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Markey, John J. Mysticism and contemporary life. New York : Herder and Herder, 2019 9780824550288 (OCoLC)1103609939 |
| ISBN |
9780824550295 (ePub) |
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0824550293 (ePub) |
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9780824550301 (mobi) |
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0824550307 (mobi) |
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9780824550288 (hardcover) |
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0824550285 (hardcover) |
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