Books on mysticism and spirituality, including mystical experience, spiritual growth and care, and writings by and about important mystical and spiritual thinkers.
An account of the life of the controversial mystic Hindiyya 'Ujaymi and what her story reveals of the religious and political climate of 18th-century Lebanon.
An elaboration of John Wesley's view of the notion of Christian perfection, building upon his insights to develop a trinitarian theology of sanctification.
A comprehensive study of the French Jesuit theologian and cardinal Jean Daniélou, emphasising the role of contemplation in his view of the unity of the person.
A study of the letters of the 12th-century Cistercian abbot Bernard of Clairvaux, revealing his use of the epistolatory form for spiritual guidance.
A translation of and commentary on selected passages from one of the great Hasidic texts, spiritual homilies based on the Mosaic books.
An exploration of the meaning of divine grace in a post-Christian world, drawing on Buddhist thought, process theology and the author's Lutheran background.
A wide-ranging study of asceticism in the Roman and early Christian traditions, combining both historical and theoretical analysis.
A fruitful examination of the Lutheran theology of suffering in the context of the spiritual traditions of Asia.
A comprehensive examination by a leading Oriental scholar of the diverse religious traditions of East Asia, including Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and Yoga.
An exploration of the existentialist faith of the Spanish philosopher and writer Miguel de Unamuno, heavily influenced by the Kierkegaardian tradition.
The classic study of spirituality and mysticism in the Western religious tradition, focusing on the life of Catherine of Genoa.