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The Foundations of Mysticism: Origins to the Fifth Century

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In this first volume of the highly-acclaimed Presence of God series, Bernard McGinn explores the origins of Christian mysticism, from early Jewish apocalyptic writings to pre-Christian Greek contemplative thought; the New Testament witnesses; early Greek Patristic thought; and the contribution of early monastic practice. In Part 2, McGinn discusses Western Christian mysticism proper, with special attention to Augustine of Hippo. Of special interest is the now-influential appendix, which reviews various theoretical ...

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The Foundations of Mysticism: Origins to the Fifth Century 2004, Herder & Herder, New York

ISBN-13: 9780824514044

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