Mysticism and Healing
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Book Overview
Both Eastern and Western mystical traditions emphasize one profound process: the transformation of the individual into God-likeness. This is the means and the end of Christian salvation. Jaoudi's beautifully written book reflects on transformation, wholeness, and healing as presented by Christian mystics of both East and West. It also explores how these ideas parallel the global insights found in Hinduism, Taoism, Islam, and especially Buddhism. The mystics and traditions examined include Catherine of Sienna, Symeon the New Theologian, Bonaventure, Gregory of Nyssa, Meister Eckhart, and the Jesus Prayer. The author also looks at spirituality and iconic painting, music, and poetry. Taken together, this collected wisdom shows how to navigate one's thoughts, emotions, body, dreams, and aspirations while maintaining focus on spiritual development. This is a deeply moving book for all spiritual seekers. +
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0809138239
ISBN13:9780809138234
Release Date:November 1998
Publisher:Paulist Press
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.53 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.3" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
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I loved this book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I borrowed this book from a library, kept it for months with sticky tabs all over it, and was hard-pressed to restrain my nervous highlighting hand! Today, I am purchasing the book for myself. This is one of those books that teaches in every sentence. The author's breadth of knowledge and experience make this a wonderful quick-to-read resource on mysticism of all faiths, emphasis on Christianity. I LOVE quotations, so to have excerpts from the mystical fathers/mothers themselves is a treat. Simeon, St Catherine of Siena, Gregory of Nyssa, Meister Eckhart, Bonaventure and more are thoughtfully described and represented here. I have a serious interest in, and enjoyment of, interfaith theologies and practices. I am always looking for the unity, for the this in one faith that supports and affirms the that in another. In my opinion, it is these meeting places that point us to universal truths. Maria Jaoudi has done an excellent job or providing such a meeting place.
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