The Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism: 1200-1350

By (author): "Bernard McGinn"

Genres:History books Spirituality books Theology books Church History books Medieval books Medieval History books Mysticism books

Publish Date: July 1st 1998

The Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism: 1200-1350

ISBN0824517431

ISBN139780824517434

AsinThe Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism: 1200-1350

Original titleThe Flowering of Mysticism (Presence of God: a History of Western Christian Mysticism)

The year 1200 marked a dynamic turning point in the history of Christian mysticism. New forms of religious life provided the impetus for a new mysticism whose influence continues today. This book documents the spirited dialogue between men and women that made possible the richness of mysticism in the 13th and 14th centuries.