The essential writings of Christian mysticism  [Texte imprimé] / 
edited and with an introduction by Bernard McGinn 
 - Pbk ed. 
 - New York :  the Modern Library,  2006 
 - 1 vol. (XVIII-559 p.) :  couv. ill. ;  21 cm 
 - Modern Library classics .
 - Modern Library classics  (the Modern Library, New York) .
<br/><br/>Notes bibliogr. 
<br/><br/>1: Foundations of mystical practice -- Biblical interpretation -- Asceticism and purgation -- Prayer, liturgy, and sacraments -- Inner and outer practices -- Mystical itineraries -- 2: Aspects of mystical consciousness -- Living the trinity -- Encountering Christ -- Love and knowledge -- Positive and negative ways to God -- Vision, contemplation, and rapture -- Distress and dereliction -- Deification and birthing -- Union with God -- 3: Implications of the mystical life -- Mysticism and heresy -- Contemplation and action 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0-8129-7421-2 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Mysticism 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>298.48