Teachings of the Christian Mystics

The Christian mystics are the treasure of Western civilization—yet they remain little known among those of us who are potentially their spiritual heirs. Andrew Harvey's anthology confronts us with the mystics in their own words, to show us how well they serve, even now, as guides for the spiritual life—and to challenge our preconceived ideas about the path of Christianity. He has chosen selections that represent all eras of the Christian tradition, as well as the amazing range of people who have embodied it, people like Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, Bede Griffiths, and many others.

Intended to demonstrate the timelessness of the teachings of Christian mysticism, an introductory anthology encompasses every period of Christian history, including such figures as St. Augustine, Francis of Assisi, and St. John of the Cross. Original. 15,000 first printing. BAKER & TAYLOR