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Two Worlds are Ours: An Introduction to Christian Mysticism - Softcover

Maquarrie, John

 
9780334029656: Two Worlds are Ours: An Introduction to Christian Mysticism
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0334029651 ISBN 13: 9780334029656
Publisher: SCM Press, 2004

Synopsis

John Macquarrie examines here, the lives and writings of a range of Christian mystics, both men and women, over a vast period of time - from Biblical times to present day. He presents their teachings, mostly in their own words, and shows how their ideas and the strength of their beliefs has brought great benefit to the Church over the course of history, and how they can continue to do so today. This is a hugely readable account of Christian mysticism, and its history; at an introductory level.

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About the Author

John Maquarrie is a retired academic living in Oxford. Many influences have shaped his theology over the years. He owes a debt to German existentialism and the thinking of Bultmann in particular. His own background as a member of the Reformed Church in Scotland and later as an Anglican has given him a wide scope to explore the Reformation and its various trajectories. His allegiance to the Catholic wing of Anglicanism gives him a broad sympathy for Catholic theology. This capacious background allows Maquarrie to articulate theological reflections on everything from papal infallibility to Mysticism, which he does here in his own inimitalbe and engaging way.

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Publisher
SCM Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0334029651
ISBN 13 
9780334029656
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
300