A Brief Guide to Spiritual Classics: From Dark Night of the Soul to The Power of Now

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James M. Russell

A Brief Guide to Spiritual Classics

From Dark Night of the Soul to The Power of Now

James M. Russell

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Robinson Publishing
26 July 2016

Comparative religion; Spirituality & religious experience; Psychology

Series: Brief Histories

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 what each writer is like to read and a highly compressed summary of the main points of the book in question.

This is an excellent reference to dip into, but within sections such as Early Christian Classics, Secular Texts, Lives of Inspiration and Alternative Approaches, the books are arranged chronologically, revealing some interesting juxtapositions and connections between them.

By: James M. Russell
Imprint: Robinson Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 157g
ISBN: 9781472136930
ISBN 10: 1472136934
Series: Brief Histories
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 26 July 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 is the author of A Brief Guide to Philosophical Classics. James lives in north London.

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