03077nam 22005891 450 991045941760332120100224155238.01-4725-4913-91-282-87550-797866128755021-4411-6667-X10.5040/9781472549136(CKB)2670000000054851(EBL)601896(OCoLC)676697603(SSID)ssj0000423698(PQKBManifestationID)11306900(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000423698(PQKBWorkID)10468255(PQKB)11752558(MiAaPQ)EBC601896(UtOrBLW)bpp09255406(EXLCZ)99267000000005485120140929d2009 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierMysticism a guide for the perplexed /Paul OliverLondon ;New York :Continuum,2009.1 online resource (vii, 170 pages)Guides for the perplexedDescription based upon print version of record.0-8264-4616-7 0-8264-2120-2 Includes bibliographical references (pages164-167) and index.Introduction -- Part I : What is Mysticism? 1. The Concept of Mysticism ; 2. Approaches Used by Mystics ; 3. Life Styles of Mystics -- Part II : The Traditions of Mysticism. 4. Buddhist Mysticism ; 5. Sufism ; 6. The Nature Mysticism of Taoism and Shinto ; 7. Christian Mysticism ; 8. Kabbalah ; 9. Hindu Mysticism ; 10. Sikh and Jain Mysticism -- Part III: The Purpose of Mysticism. 11. The Mystical Goal ; 12. Mystical and Orthodox Traditions ; Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index."Mysticism is one of the most enduring and fascinating aspects of religious life, and one of the most difficult to unpick. It has, over the centuries, inspired many of the leading figures in different faiths to seek a sense of union with God or with the spiritual forces in the universe, and is increasingly part of the spiritual mainstream. Designed for students grappling with this complicated area, this book enables readers to understand the nature of mysticism, and to examine in detail the traditional methods used by mystics in seeking an intimate understanding of the spiritual world. Including a detailed survey of mystical trends within all the main world religions, and case studies of the lives of important mystics, Mysticism: A Guide for the Perplexed also examines the nature of the mystical lifestyle, and the extent to which ordinary people can develop a sense of personal mysticism."--Bloomsbury Publishing.Guides for the perplexed.MysticismMysticismElectronic books.Mysticism.204/.22Oliver Paul37050UtOrBLWUtOrBLWBOOK9910459417603321Mysticism2048222UNINA