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

MacQuarrie, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800637100 ISBN 13: 9780800637101

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

In this masterful historical survey, theologian John Macquarrie demonstrates how Christians, especially the great mystics, have experienced at their own "radiant core" the love and presence of God. The word mysticism evokes ecstatic visions, asceticism, and esoteric teaching. Yet, the author maintains, mystics are better thought of as people who exhibit common human curiosity, long to explore religious mystery, and ultimately find a deep personal relationship with God. Macquarrie discusses in detail the ten common traits of mysticism before tracing two millennia of Christian mysticism. He mainly allows the mystics to speak for themselves, but he is also particularly insightful about the greatest individuals of the tradition - from Paul to the patristic Platonists to the classic medieval mystics to a host of twentieth-century exemplars.

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About the Author

John Macquarrie was Lady Margaret Professor Emeritus of Divinity at the University of Oxford and Canon Emeritus of Christ Church in Oxford prior ro his death in 2007. Macquarrie is internationally known as an outstanding interpreter of theology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0800637100
• ISBN 13: 9780800637101
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 287