Course in Christian Mysticism

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

Thomas 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. Sixteen centuries are covered over thirteen lectures. A general introduction sets the scene for when and how the talks were prepared and for the perennial themes one finds in them, making them relevant for spiritual seekers today. This compact volume allows anyone to learn from one of the twentieth century's greatest Catholic spiritual teachers. The study materials at the back of the book, including additional primary source readings and thoughtful questions for reflection and discussion, make this an essential text for any student of Christian mysticism.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-07-31
Mått:140 x 216 x 13 mm
Vikt:301 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Liturgical Press
Medarbetare:MichaelN. McGregor
ISBN:9780814645086

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Thomas Merton (1915-1968), Catholic convert, Cistercian monk and hermit, poet, contemplative, social critic, and pioneer of interreligious dialogue, was a seminal figure of twentieth-century American Christianity.Jon M. Sweeney is an independent scholar and one of religion’s most respected writers. His many books include James Martin, SJ: In the Company of Jesus, in the “People of God” series; The Pope Who Quit, which was optioned by HBO; and The Pope’s Cat, a popular fiction series for children. He edited A Course in Christian Mysticism by Thomas Merton, published by Liturgical Press. Sweeney writes regularly for America in the US, and The Tablet in the UK. He is the publisher at Paraclete Press in Massachusetts, and lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife and daughters.

Recensioner i media

"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

Innehållsförteckning

ContentsForeword - Michael N. McGregorEditor’s ProloguePrefaceLecture 1: The Aim of This CourseLecture 2: Mystical Theology in St. John’s GospelLecture 3: Martyrs and Gnostics (Ignatius, Irenaeus, Clement, and Origen)Lecture 4: Divinization and Mysticism (The Cappadocian Fathers)Lecture 5: Evagrius PonticusLecture 6: Contemplation and the Cosmos (Maximus the Confessor)Lecture 7: The Dionysian TraditionLecture 8: Western Mysticism: The Influence of St. AugustineLecture 9: St. Bernard of ClairvauxLecture 10: St. Bernard’s Sermons on the Song of Songs. .Lecture 11: Fourteenth Century Mysticism: The Béguines, Eckhart, TaulerLecture 12: Spanish Mysticism: St. Teresa of Avila and OthersLecture 13: St. John of the Cross: Dark Nights and Spiritual CrisesMore Sources and ReadingsGroup Discussion Topics and QuestionsEditor’s NotesIndex