Mystical Union in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Ecumenical Dialogue
E. Ann Matter, Moshé Idel, Bernard Mcginn
The Jewish Quarterly Review January 1, 1999 DOI: 10.2307/1455048 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis book provides an updated overview of comparative mysticism, featuring contributions from leading scholars in the field. It examines mystical traditions across different religions, including Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and others, exploring their practices, experiences, and philosophical underpinnings. The work aims to offer a comprehensive and current perspective on the study of mysticism from a comparative religious studies viewpoint.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Edited volume or collection of scholarly essays Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Keywords | Islam Christianity Religious studies Judaism |
| Citations | 40 |
| Key finding | The book presents a contemporary and comprehensive examination of comparative mysticism, drawing on expertise from prominent scholars in the field. |
Abstract
Represents the only updated book on comparative mysticism, written by some of the most influential scholars of mysticism in the world. -- Incognita