Mysticism in the World’s Religions

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Mysticism in the World s Religions by Geoffrey Parrinder offers a thoughtful comparative study of mystical experience across the major religious traditions. Drawing from Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Parrinder explores the nature of mystical union, the language of ineffability, and the varied paths through which mystics seek the divine or ultimate reality. Avoiding both reductionism and romanticism, he situates mysticism within its cultural and theological contexts, emphasizing both common patterns and significant doctrinal differences.

Clear and well-organized, the book serves as an introduction for students of religion and a valuable resource for those interested in the i er dimensions of spiritual life across cultures. Author Geoffrey Parrinder Author Info Geoffrey Parrinder (1910 ?2005) was a distinguished British scholar of comparative religion and a professor at the University of London. With a background in theology and extensive fieldwork in West Africa, Parrinder brought a global and empathetic perspective to the academic study of religion.

His writings focused on world religions, religious experience, and the relationship between science and faith. Known for his clarity and balance, Parrinder helped to popularize the comparative approach to religion in the mid-twentieth century, and his works remain influential in both academic and interfaith contexts. ISBN-13 978-0195021844 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 1956 Edition 1st Binding Hardcover Condition Used – Very Good Page Count 210 Pages