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A Brief Guide to Spiritual Classics: From Dark Night of the Soul to The Power of Now
James M. Russell
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Description for A Brief Guide to Spiritual Classics: From Dark Night of the Soul to The Power of Now
Paperback. A brief introduction to a selection of the world's spiritual classics, from City of God by Augustine of Hippo to Be Here Now by Ram Dass Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 224 pages, No internal illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 186.
This very readable brief guide examines a wide range of spiritual writing that can be read for enjoyment or inspiration, including some books that come from beyond any religious tradition. While written from within the Christian tradition, and offering introductions to the writings of medieval mystics, Quakers and modern evangelists, both Protestant and Catholic, it also looks at classics of secular spirituality and writings from different religious traditions. Each book is explained to convey a brief idea of what each one has to offer the interested reader, while a 'Speed Read' for each book delivers a quick sense of ... Read more
This very readable brief guide examines a wide range of spiritual writing that can be read for enjoyment or inspiration, including some books that come from beyond any religious tradition. While written from within the Christian tradition, and offering introductions to the writings of medieval mystics, Quakers and modern evangelists, both Protestant and Catholic, it also looks at classics of secular spirituality and writings from different religious traditions. Each book is explained to convey a brief idea of what each one has to offer the interested reader, while a 'Speed Read' for each book delivers a quick sense of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Brief Histories
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472136930
SKU
V9781472136930
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About James M. Russell
JAMES M. RUSSELL has a philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge, a post-graduate qualification in critical theory, and has taught at the Open University in the UK. He currently works as director of a media-related business. He is the author of Brief Guides to Philosophical Classics, Spiritual Classics and Business Classics. He lives in north London with his wife, ... Read more
Reviews for A Brief Guide to Spiritual Classics: From Dark Night of the Soul to The Power of Now
[Praise for A Brief Guide to Philosophical Classics:] An accessible and intellectually stimulating guide to 67 philosophical classics and thought-provoking books . . . a fascinating and entertaining introduction to philosophy which is ideal for the general reader or anyone thinking of studying the subject. - Jazzrook