General Characteristics Of Mysticism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161569087)

""General Characteristics of Mysticism"" is a book by W. R. Inge that explores the nature of mysticism and its various manifestations across different cultures and religions. Inge defines mysticism as the pursuit of direct, personal experience of the divine or ultimate reality, often through contemplation, meditation, or other spiritual practices. He examines the common themes and features of mystical experiences, such as a sense of unity with all things, a loss of self-awareness, and a feeling of transcendence beyond the material world. Inge also discusses the differences between mystical traditions in Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and other religions, and the ways in which mysticism has been perceived and understood throughout history. This book is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most profound and elusive aspects of human spirituality.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Christian Mysticism, by W. R. Inge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595528.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. R. Inge
ISBN-10: 1161569081
ISBN-13: 9781161569087
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d