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" Mysticism : "
Paul Oliver
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BL
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700007
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b522196
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| Main Entry
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Oliver, Paul
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| Title & Author
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Mysticism : : a guide for the perplexed /\ Paul Oliver
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| Publication Statement
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London, England ;New York, NY :: Continuum,, c2009
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| Series Statement
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Continuum guides for the perplexed
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v, 170 p. ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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0826421202
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: 0826446167
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: 9780826421203
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: 9780826446169
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Includes bibliographical references (p.164-167) and index
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| Contents
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Introduction -- Part 1: What Is Mysticism? -- 1: Concept of mysticism -- 2: Approaches used by mystics -- 3: Lifestyles of mystics -- Part 2: Traditions Of Mysticism -- 4: Buddhist mysticism -- 5: Sufism -- 6: Nature mysticism of Taoism and Shinto -- 7: Christian mysticism -- 8: Kabbalah -- 9: Hindu mysticism -- 10: Sikh and Jain mysticism --Part 3: Purpose Of Mysticism -- 11: Mystical goal -- 12: Mystical and orthodox traditions -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Index
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| Abstract
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Synopsis: A guide to mysticism: one of the most enduring and fascinating aspects of religious life, and one of the most difficult to unpick
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Mysticism
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BL625.O44 2009
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Guide for the perplexed
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