An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism

Richard H. Jones

Published by SUNY Press 2021

An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism

Richard H. Jones

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781438486345

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About this book

A comprehensive, concise, and easy-to-read introduction intended for undergraduates and general readers interested in the study of mysticism.

Author / Editor information

Richard H. Jones is the author of several books, including Philosophy of Mysticism: Raids on the Ineffable and Mystery 101: Introduction to the Big Questions and the Limits of Human Knowledge, both published by SUNY Press.

Reviews

"The volume provides a groundwork for mystical studies and offers a variety of perspectives on the interpretations and debates that animate the field, along with essential terminology, labels, and categories … The pleasure of this book lies in its clear and concise explanations of abstract and complex ideas." — Reading Religion

"Written in an accessible style to those new to the subject, it covers all the main areas and issues that naturally arise when attempting to study and explain what mysticism is … Jones does all of this fairly, intelligently, and with a control of the large literature that exists on these matters. This is a book for all who study religion and philosophy." — CHOICE

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Front Matter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
What Is Mysticism? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Types of Mystical Experiences Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	9
Mystical Paths Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	25
The Diversity of Mystical Knowledge-Claims Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	32
The Interaction of Experience and Culture in Mystical Knowledge Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	51
Approaches in the Study of Mysticism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	63
Themes in the History of Mysticism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	77
Psychological, Sociological, and Cultural Approaches to Mysticism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	97
The Scientific Study of Mystical Experiences Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	111
The Relation of Mysticism and Science Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
Are Mystical Experiences Cognitive? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	147
Mysticism and Language Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	169
Mysticism and Morality Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	187
Comparative Approaches to Mysticism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	207
Theological Approaches to Comparative Mysticism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	224
The Importance of Studying Mysticism Today Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	231
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	237
References and Further Reading Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	263
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	291

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Language: English
Publisher: SUNY Press
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 308
Illustrations
- Other: Total Illustrations: 1
Keywords: Religion and Spirituality : Comparative Religion; Religion and Spirituality : Religion; Religion and Spirituality : Mysticism; Psychology : Psychology of Religion; Religion and Spirituality : Esotericism and Gnosticism

eBook

Published: December 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781438486345