Join one of the world’s leading experts on Christian mysticism in his masterpiece audio course. These 12 inspiring audio lectures will captivate your mind and stir your spirit.
The mystics show us the deepest recesses of the human spirit. Now, this remarkable series gives you the rare opportunity to take one of the world’s leading experts on mysticism as your personal guide. Boston College’s Fr. Harvey Egan draws on 50 years of teaching the Christian mystics. Brilliantly taught, his lectures are filled with faithful insights.
Under his guidance, you will explore the mystical life by focusing upon 11 significant figures. You will begin with Ignatius of Loyola and his finding of God in all things before looking at the “apophatic” mysticism of the Cloud of Unknowing. Next, you will explore the classical mysticisms of Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Catherine of Siena, whom many consider to be the apex of the mystical tradition. You will also encounter the visionary mysticism of Julian of Norwich.
You will discover the captivating mysticism of Francis de Sales, Angela of Foligno, an
Join one of the world’s leading experts on Christian mysticism in his masterpiece audio course. These 12 inspiring audio lectures will captivate your mind and stir your spirit.
The mystics show us the deepest recesses of the human spirit. Now, this remarkable series gives you the rare opportunity to take one of the world’s leading experts on mysticism as your personal guide. Boston College’s Fr. Harvey Egan draws on 50 years of teaching the Christian mystics. Brilliantly taught, his lectures are filled with faithful insights.
Under his guidance, you will explore the mystical life by focusing upon 11 significant figures. You will begin with Ignatius of Loyola and his finding of God in all things before looking at the “apophatic” mysticism of the Cloud of Unknowing. Next, you will explore the classical mysticisms of Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Catherine of Siena, whom many consider to be the apex of the mystical tradition. You will also encounter the visionary mysticism of Julian of Norwich.
You will discover the captivating mysticism of Francis de Sales, Angela of Foligno, and Karl Rahner. Finally, after considering Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s cosmic mysticism, you will be moved by Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Let the great mystics of our tradition speak to you today.
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This course was previously published as The Christian Mystical Tradition
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Gary F. Alberta Canada –
Fall Survey: October 2016
A very clear, balanced, expert presentation of a fascinating and edyfing topic. Covers a broad range of impressive personalities.
Sister Joan D., CA –
Summer Survey: July 2017
I like the mystics the professor talked about… He was from Boston college and a good presenter but not much affectivity..esp I liked the women mystics. I learned a lot.
William E., IA –
Summer Survey: July 2017
The teacher has a somewhat limited perspective.
John V., British Columbia, Canada –
Summer 2018 Survey
Having grown up in the Protestant Tradition where the ‘mystical’ is not high on the priority list, I was introduced to Franciscan Spirituality through contact with Father Richard Rohr. The Christian Mystical Tradition proved the ideal overview introduction to what has now become a personal exploration of the Franciscan Alternate Orthodoxy.