Mysticism: Holiness East and West

by John Tully Carmody and Denise Lardner Carmody

Book Overview

Mysticism is pervasive throughout the religions of the world, yet varies widely in its particulars. This comprehensive work surveys the mystical dimension of the world's major religions, beginning with a working description of mysticism as "direct experience of ultimate reality," and examining how this understanding of mysticism holds up when set in interaction with Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, Japanese, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195088190
• ISBN13: 9780195088199
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A thoughtful and scholarly examination

Students of religion and mysticism will find this an insightful and scholarly look into the field. Carmody & Carmody have written a book that examines mysticism in several of its most common forms, from the standpoint of many of the world's most populous religions.The book is organised, roughly, by each particular faith: mysticism within Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. Each section offers a short historical overview of the religion itself, then delves into its manifestations of mystical holiness.Truly a masterful work, and one which also possesses the remarkable gift of being extremely readable. A hearty recommendation for the book!