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Christian Mysticism

Manuela Dunn-Mascetti

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The mystical richness of Christian history is interwoven with the lives of saints, mystics, martyrs, and visionaries in the exquisitely designed Christian Mysticism -- the second book in Hyperion's Mystical Library, a series that explores the mysterious within our major religious traditions. In Christian Mysticism, full-color illustrations are juxtaposed with insightful, lyrical prose.Christian Mysticism takes readers through the history of the Christian religions, starting with the first mystic -- Jesus Christ -- and chronicles the development of mysticism in the lives of saints who were seized by visions, performed miracles, and were tortured and martyred in the name of Christ. Sections include: The Women: Mary and Mary Magdalene as visionaries and the miracles of Marian apparitions are rediscovered.Martyrs, Confessors, and Ascetics: A history of the beginnings of the Christian mystical tradition.Monastic Enclosures: Examines the mystical pursuits followed within the walled enclosures of monasteries.A beautiful history of the Christian quest for inner transformation, Christian Mysticism will appeal deeply to all modern Christians following their own spiritual quests.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Hyperion

Release: April 08, 1998

ISBN: 0786863307

ISBN 13: 9780786863303

Christian Mysticism

Manuela Dunn-Mascetti

0/5 ( ratings)

The mystical richness of Christian history is interwoven with the lives of saints, mystics, martyrs, and visionaries in the exquisitely designed Christian Mysticism -- the second book in Hyperion's Mystical Library, a series that explores the mysterious within our major religious traditions. In Christian Mysticism, full-color illustrations are juxtaposed with insightful, lyrical prose.Christian Mysticism takes readers through the history of the Christian religions, starting with the first mystic -- Jesus Christ -- and chronicles the development of mysticism in the lives of saints who were seized by visions, performed miracles, and were tortured and martyred in the name of Christ. Sections include: The Women: Mary and Mary Magdalene as visionaries and the miracles of Marian apparitions are rediscovered.Martyrs, Confessors, and Ascetics: A history of the beginnings of the Christian mystical tradition.Monastic Enclosures: Examines the mystical pursuits followed within the walled enclosures of monasteries.A beautiful history of the Christian quest for inner transformation, Christian Mysticism will appeal deeply to all modern Christians following their own spiritual quests.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Hyperion

Release: April 08, 1998

ISBN: 0786863307

ISBN 13: 9780786863303

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