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The Essential Mystics
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Essential Mystics
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Andrew Harvey
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 157,Width 180 |
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| Category/Genre | Mysticism
Mind, Body, Spirit - thought and practice |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780062513793
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| Classifications | Dewey:291.422 |
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| Edition |
New edition
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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| Imprint |
HarperOne
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| Publication Date |
26 March 1997 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Whether it is based on the Buddhist vision of the Bodhisattva or the Christian concept of service, the mystic'sjourney is one taken on behalf of all humanity - and that journey is the same in all traditions. This wide range of selections brings the reader the essential themes and personalities of the mystic experience. It is introduced with pratical analysis and historical information.
Author Biography
Andrew Harvey, is a poet, writer, teacher, mystic, and author of many books, including A Journey in Ladakh and Return of the Mother. An ex-fellow of All Soul's College, Oxford, and currently visiting professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Harvey has a loyal following among both spiritual and mainstream literary audiences.
Reviews'Andrew Harvey breaks the mystic mold, and in doing so empowrs the mystic in each of us.'Inquiring Mind
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