Western Mysticism: The Teaching of SS. Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative Life

Constable (1975)
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This collection presents the writings of three of Western Christianity's most revered teachers of mystical theology. In addition to personal accounts by Saint Augustine, Saint Gregory, and Saint Bernard of their religious experiences, "Western Mysticism" discusses speculative contemplation, defines mysticism and its characteristics, and contrasts contemplative and active lives.

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