| Mysticism in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Searching for Oneness Contributor(s): Soltes, Ori Z. (Author) |
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ISBN: 074256276X ISBN-13: 9780742562769 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $117.81 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: Mysticism in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam traces the sweep of mysticism--the search for oneness with God--throughout the three Abrahamic traditions. Beginning with a definition of mysticism and a discussion of its place within religion as a whole, Ori Z. Soltes explores the history of mysticism from the Biblical times through the present day. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Mysticism |
| Dewey: 204.22 |
| LCCN: 2008007145 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.50 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Throughout the ages and across religious traditions, people have yearned to personally experience God and deeply connect with the Creator. In Mysticism in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Ori Z. Soltes traces the sweep of mysticism-this search for oneness with God-throughout the three Abrahamic traditions. This unique comparative overview begins with a definition of mysticism and a discussion of its place within religion as a whole. Soltes then explores the history of mysticism from Biblical times through the present day, highlighting the emergence of mysticism within the three traditions and how beliefs and practices converge and diverge over time. The final chapters discuss the growing interest in mysticism today through practices such as Kabbalah and how people publicly express their private encounters with God through art, literature, and other modern media. |