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Comparative Mysticism: An Anthology of Original Sources
Steven T. . Ed(S): Katz
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hardcover. Editor(s): Katz, Steven T. Num Pages: 648 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 193 x 263 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1348.
This collection of primary texts introduces readers to the mystical literature of the world's great religious traditions. Beginning with an introduction by Steven T. Katz, a leading scholar of mysticism, the anthology comprises poetry, prayer, narrative, and other writings from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Confucianist, and Native American traditions. This collection provides readers not only with the primary mystical texts from each religious tradition, but with an explanation of the context of the source and tradition. Comparative Mysticism shows how the great mystical traditions of the world are deeply rooted in the religious traditions from which ... Read more
This collection of primary texts introduces readers to the mystical literature of the world's great religious traditions. Beginning with an introduction by Steven T. Katz, a leading scholar of mysticism, the anthology comprises poetry, prayer, narrative, and other writings from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Confucianist, and Native American traditions. This collection provides readers not only with the primary mystical texts from each religious tradition, but with an explanation of the context of the source and tradition. Comparative Mysticism shows how the great mystical traditions of the world are deeply rooted in the religious traditions from which ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press United States
Number of pages
648
Condition
New
Number of Pages
648
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195143799
SKU
V9780195143799
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About Steven T. . Ed(S): Katz
Steven T. Katz holds the Alvin J. and Shirley Slater Chair in Jewish and Holocaust Studies and is Director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies at Boston University.
Reviews for Comparative Mysticism: An Anthology of Original Sources
This anthology will be a invaluable resource to students and scholars of mystic tradition for years to come.
Steven Katz, Studies in Spirituality
Steven Katz, Studies in Spirituality