ISBN-13: 9780872430730

Seventeen men and women, including John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, John Ruysbroeck, Catherine of Siena, Walter Hilton and other recognized instructors in the spiritual life are gathered here in one volume. This introduction to mysticism will fascinate those who come to the subject for the first time, and for those already familiar with the enquiry it will provide a valuable one-volume reference work. It is ironic that in a time when many people are turning to Eastern religions for information about mysticism, the great masters of our own tradition are ignored. This volume will help to remedy the situation.