Early Christian mystics: the divine vision of the spiritual masters
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Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Crossroad Pub.
GENERAL NOTES
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"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
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Includes bibliographical references
NOTES PERTAINING TO TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
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Bernard McGinn and Patricia Ferris McGinn
CONTENTS NOTE
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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