An Introduction to Christian Mysticism

An Introduction to Christian Mysticism
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 210
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ISBN-10 : 9781493429080
ISBN-13 : 1493429086
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Christian Mysticism by : Jason M. Baxter

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 210 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.


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