The Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism: 1200-1350
by Bernard McGinn
The Presence of God: A History of Western Christian Mysticism (vol. 3)
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This third volume in a five-volume set covers the theological and spiritual significance of a period that marked a turning point in the history of Christian mysticism. It documents the dialogue between male and female mystics that made possible new forms of religious life, especially the FranciscanTags
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Bernard McGinn is one of the greatest living authorities in Catholic historical theology. The Naomi Shenstone Donnelly Professor of Historical Theology and History of Christianity (Emeritus) at the University of Chicago, Dr. McGinn is the author of several books, including the multivolume Presence of God series, the magisterial study of Christian show more mysticism. show less
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- Canonical title
- The Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism: 1200-1350
- People/Characters
- Francis of Assisi; Saint Bonaventure; Hadewijch; Mechthild of Magdeburg; Marguerite Porete
- Canonical LCC
- BV5075.M37 1998
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- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 248.2 — Religion Christian practice & observance Christian experience, practice, life Religious experience
- LCC
- BV5075 .M37 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Practical religion. The Christian life Mysticism
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- Languages
- English
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- Paper
- ISBNs
- 3
