Compare Islam Christianity and the Mystic Journey by Ian Richard Netton, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

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 thoughtand lives of six key mystics: Al-Kalabadhi, Al-Daylami, Al-Qushayri, Julian of Norwich, Thomas aandnbsp;Kempis and Teresa of Avila. He considers the ways of Perfection on the Mystic Path and asks in what ways these authors have embarked on the mystic journey. He looks at the themes they have in common, as well as their differences, and asks how they envisage the concept of 'union' with the Deity. Readers will gain a broadunderstanding of the interdisciplinary and intertextual nature of the subject, as well its the diverse intellectual and historical contexts. | Islam Christianity and the Mystic Journey by Ian Richard Netton, Paperback | Indigo Chapters