Groundbreaking study of 16th-century Spain's golden age of mysticism briefly explores the period as background to the works and personalities of 15 mystical authors, with extracts from the writings of Juan of Ávila, St. John of the Cross, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Alonso de Orozco, Luis de Granada, Diego de Estella, and 9 others. Unabridged republication of the edition published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, 1951.
Jewish Mysticism: An Introduction to the Kabbalah by J. Abelson An overview of the salient features of Jewish mysticism, based on research by Jewish scholars as well as Talmudic and rabbinical literature. Topics include Essenism, Merkabah mysticism, Yetsirah, Zohar mysticism, more.
Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross In this spiritual masterpiece — a classic of Christian literature and mysticism — the author addresses pride, avarice, envy, and other human imperfections, describing methods of conversion through prayer, submission, and purification.
Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, E. Allison Peers Deeply spiritual and profoundly human, this 16th-century masterpiece is the work of a revered saint. Its insights into prayer and meditation as the keys to fulfillment have inspired generations of readers.
Christian Mystics of the Middle Ages: An Anthology of Writings by Paul de Jaegher, Donald Attwater Inspirational compilation of classic essays includes meditations by the author of The Cloud of Unknowing, Catherine of Siena, Walter Hilton, St. Teresa, St. John of the Cross, St. Francis de Sales, and others.
The Mystical Theology and The Divine Names by Dionysius the Areopagite, C. E. Rolt The treatises and letters of Dionysius the Areopagite blended Neoplatonic philosophy with Christian theology and mystical experience. Their exploration of the nature and results of contemplative prayer exercised a lasting influence.
