In this first volume of the highly-acclaimed Presence of God series, Bernard McGinn explores the Origins of Christian mysticism, from early Jewish apocalyptic writings to pre-Christian Greek contemplative thought; the New Testament witnesses; early Greek Patristic thought; and the contribution of early monastic practice.
Of special interest is the now-influential appendix, which revie.
In Part 2, McGinn discusses Western Christian mysticism proper, with special attention to Augustine of Hippo.
In this first volume of the highly-acclaimed Presence of God series, Bernard McGinn explores the Origins of Christian mysticism, from early Jewish apocalyptic writings to pre-Christian Greek contemplative thought; the New Testament witnesses; early Greek Patristic thought; and the contribution of early monastic practice