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Carl mccolman, author of the big book of christian mysticism, organizes the mystics into nine categories. In my estimation, mccolmans book is an ideal introductory text for those interested in christian mysticism but not yet been baptized by the holy one. So on a very personal level, the big book of christian mysticism is my way of saying thank you to underhill and beyond her, to god, who christians believe is. Mysticism is, ultimately, simply the art of going to heaven before you dieor, perhaps better said, the art of letting heaven emerge within you now. Great book on religion, includes many bible passages and mystics texts with really thorough explanation. William mcnamarathe big book of christian mysticism. The big book of christian mysticism ebook by carl mccolman. Mccolmans book on christian mysticism is a masterpiece of scholarship and wisdom.
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