Wilderness Mysticism A Contemplative Christian Tradition

Author : Stephen K. Hatch
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1483487814
Total Pages : 666 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wilderness Mysticism: A Contemplative Christian Tradition written by Stephen K. Hatch and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the percentage of unaffiliated seekers or Spiritual But Not Religious people or "Nones" increases in America and in the world at large, a sizable number are drawn toward a spirituality of Nature. And while many of these seekers emphasize simply the physical challenge and ignore the theological or philosophical aspect of their relationship to Nature, Wilderness Mysticism seeks to offer a spiritual / theological interpretation for those who want it. In the process, it employs insights and meditation practices gleaned from an ancient tradition - that of Christian Mysticism - and updated in a modern context. Publisher:

Author : Stephen K. Hatch
Publisher : Lulu Publishing Services
ISBN 13 : 9781483484495
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wilderness Mysticism written by Stephen K. Hatch and published by Lulu Publishing Services. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the percentage of unaffiliated seekers or Spiritual But Not Religious people or "Nones" increases in America and in the world at large, a sizable number are drawn toward a spirituality of Nature. And while many of these seekers emphasize simply the physical challenge and ignore the theological or philosophical aspect of their relationship to Nature, Wilderness Mysticism seeks to offer a spiritual / theological interpretation for those who want it. In the process, it employs insights and meditation practices gleaned from an ancient tradition - that of Christian Mysticism - and updated in a modern context.

Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
ISBN 13 : 1506485766
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Christian Mysticism written by Carl McColman and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence. This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today. This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition. "The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mytic." --William McNamara

Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
ISBN 13 : 1506486851
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism written by Carl McColman and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and expanded edition offers a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, experiential union with God. "The Christian of the future will be a mystic—or will not exist." This word of warning from theologian Karl Rahner was uttered half a century ago, and today, Christianity is indeed in crisis. Is mysticism necessary for the survival of Christianity? What exactly is Christian mysticism? How can it be relevant in our crisis-ridden world? Questions like these inspire The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, a newly updated edition from beloved spiritual teacher and bestselling author Carl McColman. The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism serves as both introduction and practical instruction for a living contemplative practice today. In addition to the overview of mysticism, spiritual and prayer practices in mysticism, the various types of mysticism in Christian tradition, and influential mystics through the millennia, this second edition offers an embodied understanding of the mystic life with a more diverse range of voices and perspectives, from Howard Thurman to Pauli Murray. It also includes new chapters and themes that address embodied mysticism, contemplation and social justice, and the ongoing relevance of Jesus's message of radical equality and inclusivity. This bigger book introduces both Christians and non-Christians to the contemplative tradition within Christianity, a tradition that has often been marginalized or cloistered (to the church's detriment). As a practice-oriented book, this is an invitation to embrace the mystical element within Christianity—a practice that can equip faithful persons with a joyful sense of divine intimacy, not just for personal benefit but as a foundation to a life of service and activism in the interest of justice. McColman's overview of mysticism shows how it has been practiced and lived through the centuries and will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of their faith tradition. At its heart, Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for enlightenment, the thirst for a better world, and the experience of divine presence.

Author : Stephen K. Hatch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781312522275
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Expanse of God, Caress of Sophia written by Stephen K. Hatch and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the percentage of unaffiliated seekers or Spiritual But Not Religious people or "Nones" increases in America and in the world at large, a sizable number are drawn toward a spirituality of Nature. And while many of these seekers emphasize simply the physical challenge and ignore the theological or philosophical aspect of their relationship to Nature, "Expanse of God, Caress of Sophia: An Introduction to Wilderness Christian Mysticism" seeks to offer a spiritual / theological interpretattion for those who want it. In the process, it employs insights and meditation practices gleaned from an ancient tradition - that of Christian Mysticism - and updated in a modern context. Special attention is given to John Muir as a Wilderness Christian mystic. "Expanse of God, Caress of Sophia" offers a balanced theology of both Sacred Masculine (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and of the Divine Feminine (Mother, Daughter and Holy Soul) as a di-polar creative Source in its articulation of a mystical spirituality of Nature. Several chapters are devoted to the qualities of the Sacred Masculine (as opposed to toxic masculinity) and to the transmutation of male sexuality.

Author : Cuthbert Butler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Western Mysticism written by Cuthbert Butler and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Evelyn Underhill
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465516913
Total Pages : 1046 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mysticism: a study in the nature and development of man's spiritual consciousness written by Evelyn Underhill and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1930-01-01 with total page 1046 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Edward Cuthbert Butler
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486431420
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Western Mysticism written by Edward Cuthbert Butler and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection presents the writings of three of Western Christianity's most revered teachers of mystical theology. In addition to personal accounts by Saint Augustine, Saint Gregory, and Saint Bernard of their religious experiences, Western Mysticism discusses speculative contemplation, defines mysticism and its characteristics, and contrasts contemplative and active lives.

Author : John H. Coe
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830873686
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Embracing Contemplation written by John H. Coe and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does a Christian life lived "by the Spirit" look like? For many Christians throughout history, fulfilling Paul's command in Galatians 5:25 included a form of contemplation and prayer that leads to spiritual formation. But in large part, contemporary Christians—perhaps especially evangelicals—seem to have lost or forgotten about this treasure from their own tradition. Bringing together scholars and practitioners of spiritual formation from across the Protestant spectrum, this volume offers a distinctly evangelical consideration of the benefits of contemplation. The contributors draw on historical examples from the church—including John Calvin, Richard Baxter, Jonathan Edwards, and John Wesley—to consider how contemplative prayer can shape Christian living today. The result is a robust guide to embracing contemplation that will help Christians as they seek to keep in step with the Spirit.

Author : Jason M. Baxter
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493429086
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Christian Mysticism written by Jason M. Baxter and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief, accessibly written volume introduces key figures, texts, and themes of the mystical tradition and shows how and why the mystics can speak to the church today. Jason Baxter, an expert educator and storyteller, explains that the mystical tradition offers a more robust understanding of God than our current shallow conceptions. Featuring engagement with primary sources and suitable for use in a variety of courses, this book argues that the mystics have much to say to contemporary Christians searching for authentic modes of spirituality.