The Roots of Christian Mysticism
The Roots of Christian Mysticism
£14.95
By linking together a series of brilliantly-chosen texts from the early centuries of the Church, Olivier Clement lays bare the roots of the deeply mystical spirituality that has flourished among Christians through the ages. It demonstrates the constant thirst of the human being for the transcendent, and will appeal to anyone interested in the field of spirituality; it is a masterly contribution to Christian scholarship.
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| Weight | 0.567 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.7 × 14 × 3.3 cm |
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