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An introduction to the study of mysticism / Richard H. Jones.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Albany : State University of New York, [2021]Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781438486345
  • 1438486340
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Introduction to the study of mysticismDDC classification:
  • 204/.22 23
LOC classification:
  • BL625 .J66 2021
Other classification:
  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
Front Matter -- Contents -- Preface -- What Is Mysticism? -- Types of Mystical Experiences -- Mystical Paths -- The Diversity of Mystical Knowledge-Claims -- The Interaction of Experience and Culture in Mystical Knowledge -- Approaches in the Study of Mysticism -- Themes in the History of Mysticism -- Psychological, Sociological, and Cultural Approaches to Mysticism -- The Scientific Study of Mystical Experiences -- The Relation of Mysticism and Science -- Are Mystical Experiences Cognitive? -- Mysticism and Language -- Mysticism and Morality -- Comparative Approaches to Mysticism -- Theological Approaches to Comparative Mysticism -- The Importance of Studying Mysticism Today -- Notes -- References and Further Reading -- Index
Summary: "Comprehensive, concise, and easy-to-read introduction intended for undergraduates and general readers interested in the study of mysticism"-- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Call number URL Status Notes Barcode
eBook eBook Biblioteca "Angelicum" Pont. Univ. S.Tommaso d'Aquino Nuvola online online - EBSCO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Online access Not for loan (Accesso limitato) Accesso per gli utenti autorizzati / Access for authorized users (ebsco)2740083

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Comprehensive, concise, and easy-to-read introduction intended for undergraduates and general readers interested in the study of mysticism"-- Provided by publisher.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 06, 2021).

Front Matter -- Contents -- Preface -- What Is Mysticism? -- Types of Mystical Experiences -- Mystical Paths -- The Diversity of Mystical Knowledge-Claims -- The Interaction of Experience and Culture in Mystical Knowledge -- Approaches in the Study of Mysticism -- Themes in the History of Mysticism -- Psychological, Sociological, and Cultural Approaches to Mysticism -- The Scientific Study of Mystical Experiences -- The Relation of Mysticism and Science -- Are Mystical Experiences Cognitive? -- Mysticism and Language -- Mysticism and Morality -- Comparative Approaches to Mysticism -- Theological Approaches to Comparative Mysticism -- The Importance of Studying Mysticism Today -- Notes -- References and Further Reading -- Index