Teachings of the Christian Mystics

Brief Description: In this anthology of writings from Christian mystics throughout the ages, Andrew Harvey shows his readers how such people as Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, and Julian of Norwich continue to serve as guides for the spiritual life. Review Quotes: " The selections in this excellent anthology include writings from the New Testament, the Gospel of James, Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Thomas Merton, Teilhard de Chardin, and many others. . . . "Teachings of the Christian Mystics" affirms the sacred feminine and proclaims gratitude, imagination, humility, compassion, and justice as core spiritual practices." ? SFrederic A. Brussat, "Values & Visions"Review Quotes: "The selections in this excellent anthology include writings from the New Testament, the Gospel of James, Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Thomas Merton, Teilhard de Chardin, and many others. . . . "Teachings of the Christian Mystics " affirms the sacred feminine and proclaims gratitude, imagination, humility, compassion, and justice as core spiritual practices."?SFrederic A. Brussat, "Values & Visions "Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-196). Review Quotes: "The selections in this excellent anthology include writings from the New Testament, the Gospel of James, Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Thomas Merton, Teilhard de Chardin, and many others. . . . "Teachings of the Christian Mystics " affirms the sacred feminine and proclaims gratitude, imagination, humility, compassion, and justice as core spiritual practices."--SFrederic A. Brussat, "Values & Visions "Biographical Note: Andrew Harvey is the author of "Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ " and more than thirty other books. He has also published several other collections of Rumi, including "The Way of Passion. "Publisher Marketing: The Christian mystics are the treasure of Western civilization - yet they remain little known among those of us who are potentially their spiritual heirs. Andrew Harvey's anthology confronts us with the mystics in their own words, to show us how well they serve, even now, as guides for the spiritual life - and to challenge our preconceived ideas about the path of Christianity. He has chosen selections that represent all eras of the Christian tradition, as well as the amazing range of people who have embodied it, people like Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, Bede Griffiths, and many, many others. Publisher Marketing: Andrew Harvey brings together in one volume writings from 2000 years of the Christian mystical tradition, ranging from the Gnostic Gospels through the early Christian theologians to medieval and Renaissance figures and to modern mystics such as Therese of Lisieux.

Contributor Bio:  Harvey, Andrew Andrew Harvey is the author of "Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ" and more than thirty other books. He has also published several other collections of Rumi, including "The Way of Passion."