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001 2006044877
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008 060322s2006 nyu b 000 0 eng
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050 00 $aBV5082.3$b.E87 2006
082 00 $a248.2/2$222
245 04 $aThe essential writings of Christian mysticism /$cedited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn.
250 $aModern Library pbk. ed.
260 $aNew York :$bModern Library,$c2006.
300 $axviii, 559 p. ;$c21 cm.
440 0 $aModern Library classics
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [553]-559).
505 0 $a1: Foundations of mystical practice -- Biblical interpretation -- Asceticism and purgation -- Prayer, liturgy, and sacraments -- Inner and outer practices -- Mystical itineraries -- 2: Aspects of mystical consciousness -- Living the trinity -- Encountering Christ -- Love and knowledge -- Positive and negative ways to God -- Vision, contemplation, and rapture -- Distress and dereliction -- Deification and birthing -- Union with God -- 3: Implications of the mystical life -- Mysticism and heresy -- Contemplation and action.
650 0 $aMysticism.
700 1 $aMcGinn, Bernard,$d1937-
856 42 $3Contributor biographical information$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2006044877-b.html
856 42 $3Publisher description$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2006044877-d.html
856 41 $3Sample text$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0701/2006044877-s.html