Bibliograph

The Essential mystics, selections from the world's great wisdom traditions, edited and with an introduction by Andrew Harvey

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The Essential mystics, selections from the world's great wisdom traditions, edited and with an introduction by Andrew Harvey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-234)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Essential mystics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

42441387

Responsibility statement

edited and with an introduction by Andrew Harvey

Review

"Whether based on the Buddhist vision of the Bodhisattva or the Christian concept of service, the mystic's journey is one taken on behalf of all humanity, and this is the message that Andrew Harvey - one of the nation's most celebrated authorities on mysticism - has succeeded in communicating in The Essential Mystics, a brilliant introduction to the essential texts and themes of the world's great mystic visionaries." "Beautifully introduced with vital historical information, The Essential Mystics offers thematically grouped extracts from many traditions, including Buddhist, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Hopi, and Aborigine. Paying special attention to the sacred feminine, these poignant selection illustrate the unique and inspiring personalities that embody the mystic experience. The result is not only a collection of carefully chosen and thoughtful texts, but also a practical handbook "for anyone who wants to serve as effectively as possible the new balanced humanity that is trying to be born.""--Jacket

Sub title

selections from the world's great wisdom traditions

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Contributor