Mysticism: The Search for Ultimate Meaning

By John Chrisci

Provides a unique survey of the mystical or contemplative thinker beginning with ancient Judeo-Christian mystics, Eastern mystical philosophies, and contemporary mystics, such as Thomas Merton. The author discusses St. Augustine, Wordsworth, Blake, and the Sufis, and the applications of their thought processes today. The book synthesizes the mystics' insights and relates them to the present-day search for the ultimate meaning of life. Of interest to the student of philosophy and religion.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819156094
• ISBN13: 9780819156099
• Release Date: October 1986
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"