Ecstasy in Secular and Religious Experience (Library of Spiritual Classics)

Marghanita Laski

ISBN 10: 0874775744 / ISBN 13: 9780874775747

Published by J. P. Tarcher, 1990

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Book shows noticeable wear from use. May include writing, highlighting, or other markings, but not excessive. Cover or edges may have visible wear. The book remains complete and fully readable.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ecstasy in Secular and Religious Experience (Library of Spiritual Classics)
• Publisher: J. P. Tarcher
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874775744
• ISBN 13: 9780874775747
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

From Introduction written by the The first part discusses the methods by which texts were obtained and analysed. Based on the results of the analyses I put forward criteria for the experiences I shall accept as ecstatic ones. In the second part of the book I examine ecstatic experiences in detail, drawing, for evidence, principally upon my texts but also on other accounts of similar experiences. The third part is largely speculative. In it I discuss the results of ecstatic experiences with particular reference to beliefs that arise as a result of these experiences. Finally I summarize my findings and make suggestions for further specialized study. 544 pages.