Why the Mystics Matter Now (Paperback)

~ Frederick Bauerschmidt (Author) "Frequently I hear the opinion that, on the whole, people are a lot less religious than they used to be..." (more)
Key Phrases: mystics matter, Catherine of Siena, Meister Eckhart, Spiritual Exercises (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sorin Books (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893732711
• ISBN-13: 978-1893732711
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #908,598 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Showcasing the wisdom of Christian mystic spirituality, November 14, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Compiled and written by Frederick Bauerschmidt (Associate Professor of Theology, Loyola College, Maryland), Why The Mystics Matter Now is an introductory primer showcasing the wisdom of Christian mystic spirituality. Invitingly simple yet keenly insightful commentaries respecting seven great Christian mystics down through history, induct the readers into the art of opening their own minds and souls to God. An excellent introduction to better understanding mysticism, Why The Mystics Matter Now features Thomas Merton, Therese of Lisieux, Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Meister Eckhart, Ignatius of Loyola, and Catherine of Siena.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to the subject, December 24, 2006

By	Dr. John Laughlin (Glenn Dale, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am so pleased that I purchased this book on a lark as I am usually swayed by what others write on the back conver. Here there was nothing. But the content is well written convering a difficult and perplexing subject. The auther makes the mystics he chooses come alive and explains their contributions in a way that I am finally beginning to understand. They are not called mystics for notheng as much ot their work is at times incomprehensible---but not so to Dr Bauerschmidt. He is a talented writer and expositor of complex ideas.

5.0 out of 5 stars The title of this book says it all, July 2, 2007

By	Brian Emo (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

The seven Christian Mystics featured in this book owe Dr. Bauerschmidt an inestimable debt of gratitude for resurrecting them and revealing the timeless relevance and breathtaking beauty of their essential teachings.

The practical applications of wisdom, razor-sharp interpretations, and pellucid insights about their personal lives and higher purpose are communicated with an elegant and lively writing style ... that is so very entertaining and engaging.

The Introduction alone is a brilliant overview that demystifies the meaning of mysticism!