Some Exponents of Mystical Religion

Some Exponents of Mystical Religion is a book written by Rufus Jones, an American Quaker theologian and philosopher. The book is a collection of essays that explore the lives and teachings of various mystics throughout history. Jones delves into the works of figures such as Meister Eckhart, Saint John of the Cross, and George Fox, providing insights into their spiritual experiences and the impact they had on their respective religious traditions. The book also includes Jones' own reflections on the nature of mysticism and its relevance in modern society. Some Exponents of Mystical Religion is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of mysticism and its place in contemporary spirituality.1930. The chapters of this book were given as a course of lectures on the Modern Era Lectureship Foundation at the University of Southern California in April 1929. The opening chapter is a fresh attempt to reinterpret the nature and significance of mystical experience. The other chapters are in the main historical illustrations through great personalities of the meaning and value of the mystical approach to God. Contents: Mystical experience; Plotinus the father of western mysticism; Meister Eckhart; Influence of mystics on Martin Luther; Mysticism in Robert Browning and Walt Whitman; Mystical life and thought in America.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.