
The Essential Mystics by Andrew Harvey
From a highly popular and respected scholar, poet and lecturer and one of the nation's most celebrated authorities on mysticism comes the paperback edition of a brilliant introduction to the essential texts and themes of the great mystic visionaries.
Whether it's based on the Buddhist vision of the Bodhisattva or the Christian concept of service, the mystic's journey is one take on behalf of all humanity - and that journey is the same in all traditions. This wide range of selections brings readers the essential themes and personalities of the mystic experience. Beautifully introduced with practical analysis and vital historical information, The Essential Mystics offers extras from many traditions, including Buddhist, Sikh, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Hopi, Aborigine and Kogi.
Andrew Harvey is a poet, writer, teacher, and mystic who has written a number of books, including A Trip in Ladakh and Return of the Mother. Harvey, a former fellow of All Souls College in Oxford and now a visiting professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, has a devoted following among spiritual and mainstream literary audiences.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780062513793 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062513796 |
| Title | The Essential Mystics |
| Author | Andrew Harvey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 1997-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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