{"product_id":"a-course-in-christian-mysticism-9780814645086","title":"A Course in Christian Mysticism","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Merton's lectures to the young monastics at the Abbey of Gethsemani provide a good look at Merton the scholar. A Course in Christian Mysticism gathers together, for the first time, the best of these talks into a spiritual, historical, and theological survey of Christian mysticism—from St. John's gospel to St. John of the Cross.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With both Merton's masterful lectures on Christian mysticism, and the helpful guide questions at the end, this book presents not only an intellectual exploration of the mystical texts but also a profound spiritual engagement with contemplative prayer for those who wish to drink deeply from the wells of this spiritual tradition.\"Carmel Posa, SGS, Executive Director, New Norcia Institute\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Course in Christian Mysticism\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent source for those who want to begin a systematic study of the great early masters of the Christian mystical tradition. Merton offers us his keen perception of these teachings with an eye to our contemporary search for the Divine, that `mystery of our union with God.' Merton's command of the sources is aided by Sweeney's skilled editing, which makes Merton's lectures more accessible to readers. I highly recommend this resource.\"Laura Swan, OSB, Associate editor of \u003ci\u003eMagistra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wonderful volume transports the reader across time and space and permits us to become students of Thomas Merton alongside his novitiate \u003ci\u003eformandi\u003c\/i\u003e. The genius of Merton's scholarly mind and prayerful spirit are on full display as he takes us on a historical and spiritual journey of discovery. \u003ci\u003eA Course in Christian Mysticism\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a must-read text for fans of Merton, but also a great introduction to the history of Christian mystical spirituality through the centuries.\"Daniel P. Horan, OFM, Catholic Theological Union\u003cbr\u003e\"A fresh, engaging, and accessible course on Christian mysticism from a genuine Christian mystic—this book is a treasure. In his impressive synthesis, Jon M. Sweeney has made some of Thomas Merton's best lectures on some of the greatest Christian mystics available to everyone.\"Joseph Raab, STL, PhD, Professor of Religious Studies and Theology, Siena Heights University, Co-Editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Merton Annual: Studies in Culture, Spirituality and Social Concerns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a wonderful book. Straight from Merton himself, it brings us a thorough introduction to, and survey of, the range and depth of Christian mysticism.\"\u003ci\u003eThe Merton Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This text is an excellent resource not only to academics but also for sincere aspirants seeking an accessible introduction to a spiritual life.\" \u003ci\u003eReading Religion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A welcome contribution to the summaries of the history of Christian spirituality that exist. It is also a great testament to Merton's erudition and to all that he brought to the novices and juniors of his own community.\"\u003ci\u003eThe Downside Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Called to the mystical life?\" Merton suggest that we all are. Not sure where to start? This \u003ci\u003eCourse in Christian Mysticism\u003c\/i\u003e will set you on a solid foundation as you learn from one of the great teachers of the last century.\"\u003ci\u003eTjurunga\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This delightful book offers a series of conferences given to the young men in formation at Gethsemani between 1961 and 1964, during the time that Thomas Merton was novice master. Intended as an overview of the major figures whose experience and teaching outline something of how to attain to union with God.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Benedictine Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Foreword  - \u003ci\u003eMichael N. McGregor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Editor’s Prologue\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 1: The Aim of This Course\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 2: Mystical Theology in St. John’s Gospel\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 3: Martyrs and Gnostics (Ignatius, Irenaeus, Clement, and Origen)\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 4: Divinization and Mysticism (The Cappadocian Fathers)\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 5: Evagrius Ponticus\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 6: Contemplation and the Cosmos (Maximus the Confessor)\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 7: The Dionysian Tradition\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 8: Western Mysticism: The Influence of St. Augustine\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 9: St. Bernard of Clairvaux\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 10: St. Bernard’s Sermons on the Song of Songs. .\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 11: Fourteenth Century Mysticism: The Béguines, Eckhart, Tauler\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 12: Spanish Mysticism: St. Teresa of Avila and Others\u003cbr\u003e Lecture 13: St. John of the Cross: Dark Nights and Spiritual Crises\u003cbr\u003e More Sources and Readings\u003cbr\u003e Group Discussion Topics and Questions\u003cbr\u003e Editor’s Notes\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084091126103,"sku":"9780814645086","price":23.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780814645086.jpg?v=1762205028","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-course-in-christian-mysticism-9780814645086","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}