""Hours With the Mystics"" is a book written by Robert A. Vaughan that explores the world of mysticism and the writings of various mystics throughout history. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Christian mystics such as St. John of the Cross and Julian of Norwich, and the second part examining the works of non-Christian mystics like Rumi and Kabir. Throughout the book, Vaughan provides insights into the beliefs and practices of these mystics, as well as their experiences of divine union and ...
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""Hours With the Mystics"" is a book written by Robert A. Vaughan that explores the world of mysticism and the writings of various mystics throughout history. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Christian mystics such as St. John of the Cross and Julian of Norwich, and the second part examining the works of non-Christian mystics like Rumi and Kabir. Throughout the book, Vaughan provides insights into the beliefs and practices of these mystics, as well as their experiences of divine union and spiritual enlightenment. The book also includes excerpts from their writings, allowing readers to engage directly with the mystics' words and ideas. Overall, ""Hours With the Mystics"" offers a comprehensive overview of mysticism and its various expressions throughout history, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in spirituality, religion, or the history of ideas.Volume 1: Henry Atherton; Lionel Gower; Frank Willoughby; Connexion of the Arts; Etymology; Causes of Mysticism; Classification of Mystics. Early Oriental Mysticism: The Bagvat-Gita; Characteristics of Hindoo Mysticism. The Mysticism of the Neo-Platonists: Philo; Plotinus; Neo-Platonism in the Christian Church; Porphyry. Mysticism in the Greek Church: Saint Anthony; The Hierarchies of Dionysius. Mysticism in the Latin Church: Intellectual Activity of the West; Hugo of St. Victor. German Mysticism in the Fourteenth Century: The Chronicle of Adolf Arnstein of Strasburg; The Doctrine of Eckart discussed; The Interdict; Tauler's Disappearance; Nicholas of Basle and Tauler; Further Thoughts on Tauler and Middle-Age Mysticism; Views of God and the Universe; The Black Death; Heinrich Suso; Nicholas of Basle. Volume 2: Persian Mysticism in the Middle Age; Theosophy in the Age of the Reformation: Luther, Cornellius Agrippa, Theophrastus Paracelsus, Jacob Behmen, The Rosicrucians; The Spanish Mystics: Neo-Platonism, St. Theresa, St. John of the Cross; Quietism: Madame Guyon, Antoinette Bourignon, Peter Poiret, Madame de Krudener; Mysticism in England: George Fox, Henry More Norris of Bemerton; Emanuel Swedenborg. A massive work!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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