{"product_id":"a-history-of-mysticism-richard-h-jones-9781438497143","title":"A History of Mysticism","description":"This book offers a historical overview of mysticism in the world's major religious traditions. Beginning with a chapter on the nature of mystical experiences, \u003ci\u003eA History of Mysticism\u003c\/i\u003e then turns to a discussion of mysticism's prehistory in shamanism and the early use of psychedelics. The possible role of mystical experiences among early Greek philosophers (including Socrates and Plato) is subsequently addressed, followed by chapters on mysticism in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and a variety of present-day iterations, including New Age mysticism, secular mysticism, and the scientific study of mystical experiences. An appendix covering popular misunderstandings of mystical experiences and mysticism is also included. Written in a clear, accessible style, this book is suitable for students of religion and philosophy as well as general readers interested in mysticism and the world's variety of mystical traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard H. Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1438497148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781438497143\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e State University of New York Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 524\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Richard H. Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46094483849471,"sku":"9781438497143","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_524bdbca-5c92-4ccc-a69f-7dfa4de045d9.jpg?v=1724844789","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-mysticism-richard-h-jones-9781438497143","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}