Mysticism's Quest For God

By Edward Scribner Ames

Book Overview

Mysticism's Quest For God is a book written by Edward Scribner Ames, which explores the concept of mysticism and its relationship with the divine. The book delves into the various ways in which mystics throughout history have sought to connect with the divine, and how their experiences have shaped their understanding of God. Ames examines the different types of mysticism, including Christian mysticism, Islamic mysticism, and Jewish mysticism, and how they differ in their approach to the divine. He also explores the role of meditation, prayer, and other spiritual practices in mysticism, and how they can help individuals to connect with the divine.Throughout the book, Ames emphasizes the importance of personal experience in mysticism, and how it can lead to a deeper understanding of God. He also discusses the challenges that mystics face, including the difficulty of putting their experiences into words and the potential for misunderstanding and persecution.Overall, Mysticism's Quest For God is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of mysticism and its relationship with the divine. It offers a unique perspective on this complex and fascinating subject, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in spirituality, religion, or philosophy.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Religion, by Edward Scribner Ames. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766194043.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425473326
• ISBN13: 9781425473327
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"