Islam, Christianity and the mystic journey : a comparative exploration /

Islam, Christianity and the mystic journey : a comparative exploration /

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Author / Creator:	Netton, Ian Richard.
Imprint:	Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2011] ©2011
Description:	ix, 222 pages ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Mysticism -- Comparative studies. Christianity and other religions -- Islam. Islam -- Relations -- Christianity. Christianity. Interfaith relations. Islam. Mysticism. Comparative studies.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8445916

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ISBN:	9780748640829 (hardback) 0748640827 (hardback) 9780748640812 (pbk.) 0748640819 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-210) and index.
Summary:	This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions - the journey which every believer must make and which leads to the Divine. The author clears away misconceptions and highlights similarities and differences in the thought and lives of six key mystics: Al-Kalabadhi, Al-Daylami, Al-Qushayri, Julian of Norwich, Thomas A. Kempis and Teresa of Avila. He considers the ways of Perfection on the Mystic Path and asks in what ways these authors have embarked on the mystic journey. He looks at the themes they have in common, as well as their differences, and asks how they envisage the concept of 'union' with the Deity. Readers will gain a broad understanding of the interdisciplinary and intertextual nature of the subject, as well its the diverse intellectual and historical contexts. -- Publisher description.

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Call Number:	BP189.2 .N48 2011
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