{"product_id":"comparative-mysticism-steven-t-katz-9780195143799","title":"Comparative Mysticism: An Anthology of Original Sources","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003cem\u003eComparative Mysticism \u003c\/em\u003eshows how the great mystical traditions of the world are deeply rooted in the religious traditions from which they originated. The contextual methodological approach taken throughout the anthology also addresses the critical question of what these mystical traditions, at their highest level, have in common. Despite the prevailing view that mystical traditions throughout the world are essentially similar, the presentation of the sources in this volume suggests that, in fact, the various traditions have distinct teachings and different metaphysical goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe writings collected in \u003cem\u003eComparative Mysticism\u003c\/em\u003e address the most fundamental and important methodological, epistemological, and hermeneutical questions regarding the study and interpretation of mysticism and mystical sources across cultures. This anthology will be an invaluable resource to students and scholars of mystic tradition for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven T. Katz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0195143795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195143799\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 648\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.30w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2013","brand":"Steven T. Katz","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43914193797375,"sku":"9780195143799","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_e7e876d3-8f4f-47d3-ad6f-f43cfb509a82.jpg?v=1680640880","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/comparative-mysticism-steven-t-katz-9780195143799","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}