The Growth of Mysticism: Gregory the Great Through the 12th Century
by Bernard McGinn
The Presence of God: A History of Western Christian Mysticism (vol. 2)
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Building on the success of The Foundations of Mysticism , this second volume of McGinn's classic The Presence of God series covers the major theoreticians of the period 500 to 1200 CE. Major figures include Gregory the Great, John Scotus Eriugena, Bernard of Clairvaux, William of St. Thierry, and Hugh of St. Victor.Tags
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In this book, Bernard McGinn provides a thorough, detailed analysis of the development of mystical thought from Gregory the Great through Bernard of Clairveux, William of St. Thierry, Hugh of St. Victor, Richard of St. Victor, and others.
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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 Growth of Mysticism: Gregory the Great Through the 12th Century
- People/Characters
- Gregory I, ca. 540-604; John Scottus Eriugena; Bernard of Clairvaux; William of St. Thierry
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
- 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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- English
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