TY - BOOK AU - McGinn,Bernard AU - McGinn,Patricia Ferris AU - McGinn,Bernard AU - McGinn,Bernard TI - Early Christian mystics: the divine vision of the spiritual masters SN - 0824521064 (alk. paper) AV - BV5075 .M365 2003 U1 - 248.2/2/09 21 PY - 2003/// CY - New York PB - Crossroad Pub. KW - Mysticism KW - History KW - Early church, ca. 30-600 KW - Middle Ages, 600-1500 N1 - "Several portions of this book include revised and expanded material from The foundations of mysticism and The growth of mysticism, both by Bernard McGinn"--T.p. verso; Includes bibliographical references; Uplifting reading of Scripture : Origen -- Ascetical practice and contemplative life : Evagrius Ponticus -- Prayer and purity of heart : John Cassian -- Compunction : Gregory the Great -- Vision and authority : Hildegard of Bingen -- Modes of contemplation : Richard of St. Victor -- Endless pursuit : Gregory of Nyssa -- The body of Christ : Augustine of Hippo -- Unknowing knowing : Dionysius -- Cosmic unification : John the Scot -- Spousal love : Bernard of Clairvaux -- Living the Trinity : William of St. Thierry ER -