Deals with the relationship between mystics and the religious communities out of which they emerge and of which they are a part.

About the Author
Stephen T. Katz is Chairman of the Department of Near Eastern Studies, Professor of Jewish History and Religion, and Director of the Program for Jewish Studies at Cornell University.

Reviews
"This volume includes essays by Katz, Robert M. Gimello, Hans Penner, Ninian Smart, Annemarie Schimmel, H.P. Owen, Ewert Cousins, John Carman, Julia Ching, and John E. Smith. Along with specific studies of Jewish, Islamic, Christian, Hindu, Confucian, and Taoist mysticism, the book includes several broad, interpretive essays on mysticism in general."--Religious Studies Review "Along with specific studies of Jewish, Islamic, Christian, Hindu, Confucian, and Taoist mysticism, the book includes several broad, interpretative essays on mysticism in general."--Religious Studies Review "I am quite impressed by this collection of essays and have learned much....Broad in scope and lucid."--Jon R. Stone, University of Northern Iowa "The book integrates very well the mysticism present in various religions."--Professor S.N. Desai, St. John's University



Book Information
ISBN 9780195033144
Author Steven T. Katz
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 372g
Dimensions(mm) 140mm * 216mm * 17mm