Mysticism's Quest For God

""Mysticism's Quest For God"" by Edward Scribner Ames is a comprehensive exploration of the mystical experience and its relationship to the concept of God. The book delves into the history of mysticism, examining its origins and development in various religious traditions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Ames analyzes the characteristics and commonalities of mystical experiences across different cultures and time periods, including the role of meditation, contemplation, and ecstatic states in achieving a union with the divine. He also discusses the challenges and pitfalls of the mystical path, such as the danger of self-delusion and the difficulty of expressing ineffable experiences in language.The book offers a nuanced understanding of the relationship between mysticism and organized religion, exploring both the ways in which mystics have challenged and enriched traditional religious practices and the tensions that have arisen between mystics and religious authorities. Overall, ""Mysticism's Quest For God"" provides a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the mystical experience and its significance for our understanding of God and spirituality.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Religion, by Edward Scribner Ames. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766194043.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.