Mysticism: Holiness East and West
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Mysticism is pervasive throughout the religions of the world, yet varies widely in its particulars. This comprehensive work surveys the mystical dimension of the world's major religions, beginning with a working description of mysticism as "direct experience of ultimate reality," and examining how this understanding of mysticism holds up when set in interaction with Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, Japanese, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. The authors also examine the religious practices of North American, Latin American, African, and Australian native peoples, illuminating the history, principal beliefs, and teachings of each religion, and examining the lives and works of each tradition's outstanding mystics. The result is a dialogue between the particulars of mystical experience, which vary from tradition to tradition, and the generalities they share which make it possible to discuss mysticism across these traditions. This accessibly written introduction will appeal to students of mysticism, readers seeking mystical experience, and all those interested in religion as practiced throughout the world.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195088190
ISBN13:9780195088199
Release Date:January 1
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.12 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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Communication & Journalism Communication & Media Studies Education & Reference History Humanities Judaism Kabbalah Media Studies Mysticism New Age Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious History Religious Studies Sacred Writings Social Sciences TextbooksCustomer Reviews
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A thoughtful and scholarly examination
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Students of religion and mysticism will find this an insightful and scholarly look into the field. Carmody & Carmody have written a book that examines mysticism in several of its most common forms, from the standpoint of many of the world's most populous religions.The book is organised, roughly, by each particular faith: mysticism within Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. Each section offers a short historical overview of the religion itself, then delves into its manifestations of mystical holiness.Truly a masterful work, and one which also possesses the remarkable gift of being extremely readable. A hearty recommendation for the book!
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