The way of the mystics : ancient wisdom for experiencing God today / John Michael Talbot with Steve Rabey.
Material type: TextPublisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2005]Copyright date: ©2005Edition: First editionDescription: v, 234 pages ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0787975729
- 9780787975722
- 0787984566
- 9780787984564
- 248.2/2 22
- BV5082.3 .T35 2005
- 11.63
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Print book for loan | Krauth Memorial Branch Philadelphia General Collection | BV5082.3 .T35 2005 | Available | 31794003160380 | ||
Print book for loan | Wentz Memorial Branch Gettysburg General Collection (Lower Level) | BV5082.3 .T35 2005 | Available | 31826003488229 |
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction: Pioneers of the spirit -- The way of the desert : Antony and the desert fathers -- The way of love : Bernard of Clairvaux -- The way of visions : Hildegard of Bingen -- The way of joy : Francis of Assisi -- The way of suffering : Catherine of Siena -- The way of service : Ignatius of Loyola -- The way of union : Teresa of Avila -- The way of darkness : John of the Cross -- The way of the artist : John Donne and England's metaphysical poets -- The way of the inner light : George Fox -- The way of the pilgrim : lessons on prayer from an unknown seeker -- The way of childlike love : Therese of Lisieux -- The way of the modern mystic : Thomas Merton.
Profiles thirteen of the most renowned mystics in Christian history and explores how people can apply their spiritual wisdom and lessons to their own daily lives.