Growing Into God: A Beginner's Guide to Christian Mysticism

by John R. Mabry

For many people, the word mysticism conjures up occult, secretive rituals held after midnight in some dark cave. But true mysticism isn't at all sinister or secretive, says author John Mabry, an Anglican-rite Congregational minister. In fact, mysticism is at the heart of an authentic Christian life. It is nothing more and nothing less than the pursuit-and enjoyment-of union with God, which is the goal of all Christian spirituality. Christian mysticism...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0835609014
• ISBN13: 9780835609012
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Quest Books (IL)
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"