Islam, Christianity and the Mystic Journey: A Comparative Exploration

by Ian Richard Netton

Book Overview

This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions - the journey which every believer must make and which leads to the Divine. The author clears away misconceptions and highlights similarities and differences in the thought and lives of six key mystics: Al-Kalabadhi, Al-Daylami, Al-Qushayri, Julian of Norwich, Thomas Kempis and Teresa of Avila. He considers the ways of Perfection...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748640819
• ISBN13: 9780748640812
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher