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  • Agents of uncertaintyby John Danvers

    Editions Rodopi 2012; US$ 43.00

    Through an analysis of many different examples, Danvers articulates a new way of thinking about mysticism and scepticism, not as opposite poles of the philosophical spectrum, but as two fields of enquiry with overlapping aims and methods. Prompted by a deep sense of wonder at being alive, many mystics and sceptics, like the Buddha, practice disciplines... more...

  • Approaching Medieval English Anchoritic and Mystical Textsby Dee Dyas; Valerie Edden; Roger Ellis

    Boydell & Brewer 2005; US$ 90.00

    Essays suggesting new ways of studying the crucial but sometimes difficult range of medieval mystical material. more...

  • Ascent Of Mount Carmelby R.H.J. Steuart; E. Allison Peers

    Continuum International Publishing 1993; US$ 150.00

    This work presents an outline of Christian perfection from the point at which the soul first seeks to rise from the earth and soar upward towards union with God. As a poet St John of the Cross was able, in the realm of mysticism, to push the frontiers of human xpression beyond any other writer. more...

  • Ascent To Truthby Thomas Merton

    Continuum International Publishing 1994; US$ 140.00

    Showing that the summit of ultimate truth is reached in contemplation, this book offers an exposition of the doctrines of St John of the Cross. The expositions and meditations are nourishment for the spirit journeying towards truth. more...

  • Authorial Alliancesby Kimberley Benedict

    Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 133.00

    This study examines partnerships between medieval women and scribes. Kimberly Benedict argues that medieval female visionaries often play prominent roles in collaboration while their male amanuenses serves as supports and foils. more...

  • The Blessing of Waters and Epiphanyby Nicholas Denysenko

    Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2012; US$ 99.95

    This book examines the historical development of the blessing of waters and its theology in the East, with an emphasis on the Byzantine tradition. Exploring how Eastern Christians have sought these waters as a source of healing, purification and communion with God, Denysenko unpacks their euchology and ritual context. Denysenko presents an alternative... more...

  • Care of Mind/Care of Spiritby Gerald G. May

    HarperCollins 2009; Not Available

    Although secular psychology addressed a great deal about how we come to be the way we are and how we might live more efficiently, it can offer nothing in terms of why we exist or how we should use our lives," writes Gerald May in this classic discussion of the nature of contemporary spiritual guidance and its relationship to counseling and psychiatry.... more...

  • Care of Mind/Care of Spiritby Gerald G. May

    HarperCollins 2009; US$ 12.99

    Although secular psychology addressed a great deal about how we come to be the way we are and how we might live more efficiently, it can offer nothing in terms of why we exist or how we should use our lives," writes Gerald May in this classic discussion of the nature of contemporary spiritual guidance and its relationship to counseling and psychiatry.... more...

  • Centering Prayer in Daily Life and Ministryby Thomas Keating; Gustave Reininger

    Continuum International Publishing 1997; US$ 75.00

    This book, with its ecumenical group of contributors, celebrates Centering Prayer as a common ground for Christian unity. It marks the first time that people other than William Meninger, Basil Pennington, and Thomas Keating (the three Trappist monks who distilled Centering Prayer from the Christian contmeplative heritage) have written in depth on Centering... more...

  • Christian Mysticismby Louise Nelstrop; Kevin Magill; Bradley B. Onishi

    Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2009; US$ 34.95

    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... more...