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The way of the mystics : ancient wisdom for experiencing God today / John Michael Talbot with Steve Rabey.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2005]Copyright date: ©2005Edition: First editionDescription: v, 234 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0787975729
  • 9780787975722
  • 0787984566
  • 9780787984564
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 248.2/2 22
LOC classification:
  • BV5082.3 .T35 2005
Other classification:
  • 11.63
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
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.

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