The Modern Christian Mystic
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The Modern Christian Mystic
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Author : Albert J. LaChance
language : en
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2007
The Modern Christian Mystic written by Albert J. LaChance and has been published by North Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
In this new work, Albert LaChance presents a complete reframing of Christianity as an experiential rather than dogmatic approach to the presence of Christ. It emphasizes the idea of Christ as the source and sustainer of the cosmos, the Earth, the life community, and global culture. As such, it takes a "unitive" approach, with Christianity understood as being in mystical union with global culture, and with the ecological realities of the Earth. In the author's view, Christianity thus joins hands with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism in a unitive oneness with all that is. Consisting of twenty-eight short chapters, The Modern Christian Mystic focuses on the presence of God permeating and organizing the beginning of existence, in the form of consciousness giving birth to energy, and then the material reality of the universe. The author argues that just as St. Augustine introduced the "pagan" Plato to Christianity, and a millennium later St. Thomas Aquinas revitalized his faith with the "pagan" philosophy of Aristotle, so in the modern age the "non-theism" of Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism holds the key to a revivified mystical practice. The Modern Christian Mystic posits a nurturing new world based on commonality rather than conflict in the world of spirit.
Christian Mysticism
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Author : Louise Nelstrop
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-05-23
Christian Mysticism written by Louise Nelstrop and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-23 with Religion categories.
This book introduces students to Christian mysticism and modern critical responses to it. Christianity has a rich tradition of mystical theology that first emerged in the writings of the early church fathers, and flourished during the Middle Ages. Today Christian mysticism is increasingly recognised as an important Christian heritage relevant to today's spiritual seekers. The book sets out to provide students and other interested readers with access to the main theoretical approaches to Christian mysticism - including those propounded by William James, Steven Katz, Bernard McGinn, Michael Sells, Denys Turner and Caroline Walker-Bynum. It also explores postmodern re-readings of Christian mysticism by authors such as Jacques Derrida, Jean-Luc Marion and Jean-François Lyotard. The book first introduces students to the main themes that underpin Christian mysticism. It then reflects on how modern critics have understood each of them, demonstrating that stark delineation between the different theoretical approaches eventually collapses under the weight of the complex interaction between experience and knowledge that lies at the heart of Christian mysticism. In doing so, the book presents a deliberate challenge to a strictly perennialist reading of Christian mysticism. Anyone even remotely familiar with Christian mysticism will know that renewed interest in Christian mystical writers has created a huge array of scholarship with which students of mysticism need to familiarise themselves. This book outlines the various modern theoretical approaches in a manner easily accessible to a reader with little or no previous knowledge of this area, and offers a philosophical/theological introduction to Christian mystical writers beyond the patristic period important for the Latin Western Tradition.
The Modern Christian Mystic
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Author : Jon Clendenin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-03-03
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The Modern Mystic
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-10-23
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The Christian mystics were seekers of God's wisdom and presence. They sought out, as described by the Celtic Christian tradition, those places "worn thin"; where earth and heaven lose their distinctions. They serve as guides to those "thin" places for the modern day spiritual seeker. The goal of this book is not to update the tradition, but to locate the ancient wisdom and spiritual insights in a modern context. In this book, the two thousand year long tradition of spiritual seekers, the Christian mystics, will be explored for the purposes of mining their insights and wisdom for today's seeker. Their wisdom has been passed to us through what is called the Contemplative or Mystical path. It is a tapestry threaded with ecstatic visions of divine love, personal revelation and a deep sense of God's direct presence. This book will introduce you to the history, major themes, characters and practices of the Christian mystics. The mystics will serve as your spiritual guides to the love of God. The purpose of this book is not to update the ancient Contemplative wisdom and practices of the Christian mystics. Instead, the intent is to understand their wisdom in the hope of articulating it in such a way that spiritual seekers from a modern context can understand and apply what is gained for the benefit of their spiritual life.
The Big Book Of Christian Mysticism
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Author : Carl McColman
language : en
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
Release Date : 2021-11-16
The Big Book Of Christian Mysticism written by Carl McColman and has been published by Broadleaf Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-16 with Religion categories.
In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence. 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. This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition. "The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mytic." --William McNamara
Christian Mystics
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Author : Ursula King
language : en
Publisher: Paulist Press
Release Date : 2001
Christian Mystics written by Ursula King and has been published by Paulist Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
"Ursula King's Christian Mystics offers a distinctive perspective on spirituality. The author presents the Christian mystical tradition through short biographies of its great figures, biographies which are highly readable without oversimplifying the ideas of these great figures. This is an outstanding entryway into the rich and deep world of Christian mysticism, recommended for readers of all backgrounds." - Michael Sells (Professor of Comparative Religions, Haverford College).
The Flowering Of Mysticism
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Author : Bernard McGinn
language : en
Publisher: Presence of God
Release Date : 1998
The Flowering Of Mysticism written by Bernard McGinn and has been published by Presence of God this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.
The foundations of mysticism series.
Face To Face With God
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Author : Betty W. Skinner
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2015-08-20
Face To Face With God written by Betty W. Skinner and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-20 with Religion categories.
Face to Face: From the Pen of a Modern Mystic is Bettys third book. Birthed from a lifetime of longing and listening, Bettys reflections plunge the depths and challenge conventional programs for happiness and fulfillment. It is my fervent prayer that these gleanings will awaken within you the courage to change, to let go, and to grow; that they will point you in the direction of the unknown whose light, life, and love will forever captivate your spirit and nourish your soul. Betty W. Skinner, writer, wisdom teacher, lover of God. Go to www. bwsministries.com for further inquiry, and to purchase books and CDs.
The New Big Book Of Christian Mysticism
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Author : Carl McColman
language : en
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
Release Date : 2023-08-29
The New Big Book Of Christian Mysticism written by Carl McColman and has been published by Broadleaf Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-29 with Religion categories.
This revised and expanded edition offers a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, experiential union with God. "The Christian of the future will be a mystic—or will not exist." This word of warning from theologian Karl Rahner was uttered half a century ago, and today, Christianity is indeed in crisis. Is mysticism necessary for the survival of Christianity? What exactly is Christian mysticism? How can it be relevant in our crisis-ridden world? Questions like these inspire The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, a newly updated edition from beloved spiritual teacher and bestselling author Carl McColman. The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism serves as both introduction and practical instruction for a living contemplative practice today. In addition to the overview of mysticism, spiritual and prayer practices in mysticism, the various types of mysticism in Christian tradition, and influential mystics through the millennia, this second edition offers an embodied understanding of the mystic life with a more diverse range of voices and perspectives, from Howard Thurman to Pauli Murray. It also includes new chapters and themes that address embodied mysticism, contemplation and social justice, and the ongoing relevance of Jesus's message of radical equality and inclusivity. This bigger book introduces both Christians and non-Christians to the contemplative tradition within Christianity, a tradition that has often been marginalized or cloistered (to the church's detriment). As a practice-oriented book, this is an invitation to embrace the mystical element within Christianity—a practice that can equip faithful persons with a joyful sense of divine intimacy, not just for personal benefit but as a foundation to a life of service and activism in the interest of justice. McColman's overview of mysticism shows how it has been practiced and lived through the centuries and will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of their faith tradition. At its heart, Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for enlightenment, the thirst for a better world, and the experience of divine presence.
An Introduction To Christian Mysticism
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Author : Jason M. Baxter
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2021-03-16
An Introduction To Christian Mysticism written by Jason M. Baxter and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-16 with Religion categories.
This brief, accessibly written volume introduces key figures, texts, and themes of the mystical tradition and shows how and why the mystics can speak to the church today. Jason Baxter, an expert educator and storyteller, explains that the mystical tradition offers a more robust understanding of God than our current shallow conceptions. Featuring engagement with primary sources and suitable for use in a variety of courses, this book argues that the mystics have much to say to contemporary Christians searching for authentic modes of spirituality.