Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest: A Crosscultural Anthology

by Phyllis Zagano

Book Overview

Mysticism is traditionally defined as the yearning for direct connection to a transcendent reality and is referred to as the esoteric dimension of religious search. Though evident as a global phenomenon, mystical traditions most notably develop in the monotheistic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as in the many religious traditions of India, China, and Japan. This book is a crosscultural exploration of the meanings, definitions,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809146266
• ISBN13: 9780809146260
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.8"