Concentrate of bibliography
This list aims primarily the topic of the mystical techniques. No theology or metaphysic : we search the practice !
I am french, and tried to find american titles : let's be indulgent with me.
"Lost Christianity : A Journey of Rediscovery to the Centre of Christian Experience", Jacob Needleman, Element Books, november 1990. |
Questionnement about esotericism and mystical work within Christianity. Written like a novel. |
" Writings from the Philokalia on Prayer of the Heart", by E. Kadloubovsky, G.E.H. Palmer (Translator), paperback Reprint edition (July 1992) Faber & Faber; |
Hesychast tradition. The essential and necessary for every christian. |
" The Philokalia : The Complete Text ",vol 1, vol 2, vol 3, vol 4, Faber & Faber |
The same thing, but complete. |
" The Mystical Experience in Abraham Abulafia (Judaica : Hermeneutics, Mysticism and Religion) ", Moshe Idel, out of print |
A technique of prayer in the cabal. |
" Yoga and the Hindu Tradition", by Jean Varenne, University of Chicago Press, (October 1977) |
Yoga according to the tradition. |
" Mystical Writings of Saint Isaac the Syrian ", Isaac the Syrian, out of print |
The guide for an hesychast monastic life practice. Never equaled. We can notice that the author was nestorian. |
" Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism" by Gershom Scholem, , Reissue edition (May 1995) |
Gershom Scholem was the first historian of the cabal. A brilliant ability to synthesize... and clearly. |
" Studies in Zen ", Daisetz T Suzuki, out of print |
The most luminous work about Zen. Brilliant common sense and immense culture. |
" The Way of a Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues His Way : A New Translation", by Helen Bacovcin (Translator), reprint edition (February 10, 1978) |
For those who want to find why the terms " prayer of the heart" are applied. |
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