Download or read book The Elements of Mysticism written by R. A. Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mystical Element of Religion as Studied in Saint Catherine of Genoa and Her Friends Introduction and biographies written by Friedrich Freiherr von Hügel and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Elements of Mysticism written by R. A. Gilbert and published by Element Books, Limited. This book was released on 1991 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what mysticism is? This text attempts to answer this and many other questions and presents an objective study of the subjective mystical experience. Including selected texts from both well-known and some more unfamiliar mystics, the author suggests an explanation of an essentially personal experience. The book attempts to provide answers to the following questions: what is mysticism?; why do people seek mystical experience?; how can the essence of mysticism be communicated?; what are the stages on the way of Divine Union?; and why is mysticism such a universal phenomenon?
Download or read book Into the Region of Awe written by David C. Downing and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2005-04-21 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David C. Downing explores mysticism as a part of C. S. Lewis's faith and writing. He addresses both the influence on Lewis by mystical writers of his own day and the threads of mysticism evident in Lewis's works.
Download or read book The Mystical Element of Religion Vol 1 2 written by Friedrich von Hügel and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 1103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hügel's The Mystical Element of Religion features a critical but largely appreciative philosophy of mysticism. The author's "three elements of religion" are his most enduring contribution to theological thinking. The human soul, the movements of western civilization, and the phenomena of religion itself he characterized by these three elements: the historical/institutional element, the intellectual/speculative element, and the mystical/experiential element. This typology provided for him an understanding of the balance, tension, and 'friction' that exists in religious thinking and in the complexity of reality and existence. It was an organizing paradigm that remained central to his project. The effort to hold these sometimes disparate dimensions together was structurally and theologically dominant throughout his writing. The main subject of Hügel's study are the life and teaching of Catherine of Genoa (1447-1510), the Italian Roman Catholic saint and mystic, admired for her work among the sick and the poor and remembered because of various writings describing both these actions and her mystical experiences._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ The Three Chief Forces of Western Civilization_x000D_ The Three Elements of Religion_x000D_ Catherine Fiesca Adorna's Life, up to her Conversion; and the Chief Peculiarities predominant throughout her Convert Years_x000D_ Catherine's Life from 1473 to 1506, and its Main Changes and Growth_x000D_ Catherine's Last Four Years, 1506-1510_x000D_ Catherine's Doctrine_x000D_ Catherine's Remains and Cultus_x000D_ Battista Vernazza's Life_x000D_ Psycho-physical and Temperamental Questions_x000D_ The Main Literary Sources of Catherine's Conceptions_x000D_ Catherine's Less Ultimate This-World Doctrines_x000D_ The After-Life Problems and Doctrines_x000D_ The First Three Ultimate Questions_x000D_ The Two Final Problems: Mysticism and Pantheism, the Immanence of God, And Spiritual Personality, Human and Divine_x000D_ Back Through Asceticism, Social Religion, and the Scientific Habit of Mind, to the Mystical Element of Religion
Download or read book Mystical and Buddhist Elements in Kierkegaard s Religious Thought written by Jack Mulder and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A specialist in the philosophy of religion and the thought of S ren Kierkegaard (1904-88), Mulder (philosophy, Hope College) argues that the Danish philosopher, through the writing of his various personae, portrays a radical religious awakening, and explicates the space for an encounter with God as love with much more insight than is typically cred
Download or read book The Mystical Element of Religion written by Friedrich von Hügel and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 1118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Mystical Element of Religion' by Friedrich von Hügel, the author delves deep into the spiritual aspect of religion, exploring the mystical experiences that transcend traditional beliefs and practices. Written in a contemplative and scholarly tone, von Hügel analyzes the mystical elements found in various religions, drawing connections between different faith traditions and highlighting the universality of mystical encounters. This groundbreaking work challenges readers to consider the profound impact of mysticism on religious thought and practice in a thought-provoking manner. Friedrich von Hügel, a renowned theologian and philosopher, was heavily influenced by his own spiritual experiences and extensive research in the field of religion. His expertise in theology and philosophy shines through in 'The Mystical Element of Religion,' showcasing his deep understanding of mystical traditions and their significance in shaping religious beliefs. Von Hügel's personal connection to the subject matter adds a unique perspective to the book, enriching the scholarly analysis with empathy and insight. For readers interested in delving into the mystical side of religion and exploring the interconnectedness of spiritual experiences across different faiths, 'The Mystical Element of Religion' is a must-read. Von Hügel's comprehensive examination of mysticism offers a profound insight into the spiritual dimension of religion, inviting readers to contemplate the transcendent aspects of faith and broaden their understanding of religious practices.
Download or read book Practical Mysticism in Islam and Christianity written by Saeed Zarrabi-Zadeh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Mysticism in Islam and Christianity offers a comparative study of the works of the Sufi-poet Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273) and the practical teachings of the German Dominican, Meister Eckhart (c1260-1327/8). Rumi has remained an influential figure in Islamic mystical discourse since the thirteenth century, while also extending his impact to the Western spiritual arena. However, his ideas have frequently been interpreted within the framework of other mystical, philosophical, or religious systems. Through its novel approach, this book aims to reformulate Rumi’s practical mysticism by employing four methodological principles: a) mysticism is a coherent structure with mutual interconnection between its parts; b) the imposition of alien structures to interpret any particular mysticism damages its inward coherency; c) practical mysticism consists of two main parts, namely practices and stages; and d) the proper use of comparative methodology enables a deeper understanding of each juxtaposed system. Eckhart’s speculative mysticism, which differs from and enjoys similarities with the love-based mysticism of Rumi, provides a "mirror" that highlights the special features of Rumi’s practical mysticism. Such comparison also allows a deeper comprehension of Eckhart’s practical thought. Offering a critical examination of practical mysticism, this book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Islamic studies, comparative mysticism, and the intellectual history of Islam.
Download or read book Mystical Element of Religion written by Friedrich Von Hugel and published by James Clarke Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friedrich von Hugel's Mystical Element of Religion remains the authoritative study of the spirituality of Catherine of Genoa. First published in 1908, this seminal work develops the author's major theory of the three basic elements of religion, institutional, intellectual and mystical. Von Hagel shows how Catherine's mysticism relates to her life and thought, making his comprehensive and masterly two-volume analysis a classic in the study of Western mysticism.
Download or read book The Psychology of the Mystics written by Joseph Maréchal and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This landmark survey ranges from contrasts of empirical science and religious psychology to examinations of the distinctive features of Christian mysticism and the Islamic concept of mystical grace.
Download or read book The Art of Mystical Narrative written by Eitan P. Fishbane and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the study of Judaism, the Zohar has captivated the minds of interpreters for over seven centuries, and continues to entrance readers in contemporary times. Yet despite these centuries of study, very little attention has been devoted to the literary dimensions of the text, or to formal appreciation of its status as one of the great works of religious literature. The Art of Mystical Narrative offers a critical approach to the zoharic story, seeking to explore the interplay between fictional discourse and mystical exegesis. Eitan Fishbane argues that the narrative must be understood first and foremost as a work of the fictional imagination, a representation of a world and reality invented by the thirteenth-century authors of the text. He claims that the text functions as a kind of dramatic literature, one in which the power of revealing mystical secrets is demonstrated and performed for the reading audience. The Art of Mystical Narrative offers a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on the Zohar and on the intersections of literary and religious studies.
Download or read book Mysticism in English Literature written by Caroline F. E. Spurgeon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-11 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a precise definition of the term mysticism, Spurgeon explores how mystical thought influenced many of England's finest writers.
Download or read book The Big Book of Christian Mysticism written by Carl McColman and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence. This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today. This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition. "The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mytic." --William McNamara
Download or read book Mystical Elements in Mohammed written by John Clark Archer and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Silent Cry written by Dorothee Sölle and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, a kind of Rdemocratized mysticismS of those without much religious background flourishes. This mystical experience is not drawn so much of the tradition as out of contemporary experiences. In that sense, each of us is a mystic, and Soelle's work seeks to give theological depth, clarity and direction. This work conveys Soelle's deep religious knowledge and wisdom with her passion for social justice.
Download or read book The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism written by Bernard McGinn and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2006-12-12 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clear and comprehensive anthology, culled from the vast corpus of Christian mystical literature by the renowned theologian and historian Bernard McGinn, presents nearly one hundred selections, from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to the work of twentieth-century mystics such as Thomas Merton. Uniquely organized by subject rather than by author, The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism explores how human life is transformed through the search for direct contact with God. Part one examines the preparation for encountering God through biblical interpretation and prayer; the second part focuses on the mystics’ actual encounters with God; and part three addresses the implications of the mystical life, showing how mystics have been received over time, and how they practice their faith through private contemplation and public actions. In addition to his illuminating Introduction, Bernard McGinn provides accessible headnotes for each section, as well as numerous biographical sketches and a selected bibliography. Praise for The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism “No one is better equipped than Bernard McGinn to provide a thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature….This is an anthology which deserves to be read not only by those who study Christian history and theology, but by believers who long to deepen their own lives of prayer and service.” -- Anglican Theological Review “Bernard McGinn, a preeminent historian and interpreter of the Christian mystical tradition, has edited this fine collection of mystical writings, organizing them thematically....McGinn offers helpful introductions to each thematic section, author and entry, as well as a brief critical bibliography on mysticism. Published in the Modern Library Classic series, this is a great value.” – Christian Century "No-one is better equipped than Professor McGinn to provide a thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature. A first-class selection, by a first-class scholar." -- Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury “This accessible anthology by the scholarly world’s leading historian of the Western Christian mystical tradition easily outstrips all others in its comprehensiveness, the aptness of its selection of texts, and in the intelligent manner of its organization.” -- Denys Turner, Horace Tracy Pitkin Professor of Historical Theology, Yale Divinity School "An immensely rich anthology, assembled and introduced by our foremost student of mysticism. Both the scholar and the disciple will find God’s plenty here." -- Barbara Newman, Professor of English, Religion, and Classics, John Evans Professor of Latin, Northwestern University "An unusually clear and insightful exposition of major texts selected by one of the greatest scholars in the field of Christian mysticism, based on his vast erudition and uniquely sensitive interpretation. Like his other books, this one too is destined to become a classic.” -- Professor Moshe Idel, Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Download or read book Fundamentals of Hawaiian Mysticism written by Charlotte Berney and published by Crossing Press. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huna is ancient and at the same time magnificently modern.The mystical practice of Kahuna evolved in isolation on the island paradise of Hawaii. The ancient Hawaiians valued words, prayer, their gods, the sacred, the breath, a loving spirit, family ties, the elements of nature, and mana-the vital life force-ideas profound yet elegantly simple. Discovering the concepts of Huna is like finding gemstones in a mountain-a joyous journey!
