Islam, Christianity and the Mystic Journey: A Comparative Exploration (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780748640812)

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 à 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.

Author: Ian Richard Netton
ISBN-10: 0748640819
ISBN-13: 9780748640812
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2011
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.27h x 6.16w x 0.53d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2012