Early Christian mystics: the divine vision of the spiritual masters
New York
Crossroad Pub.
"Several portions of this book include revised and expanded material from The foundations of mysticism and The growth of mysticism, both by Bernard McGinn"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references
Bernard McGinn and Patricia Ferris McGinn
Uplifting reading of Scripture : Origen -- Ascetical practice and contemplative life : Evagrius Ponticus -- Prayer and purity of heart : John Cassian -- Compunction : Gregory the Great -- Vision and authority : Hildegard of Bingen -- Modes of contemplation : Richard of St. Victor -- Endless pursuit : Gregory of Nyssa -- The body of Christ : Augustine of Hippo -- Unknowing knowing : Dionysius -- Cosmic unification : John the Scot -- Spousal love : Bernard of Clairvaux -- Living the Trinity : William of St. Thierry