After spirituality: studies in mystical traditions

Jonathan Garb, Philip Wexler

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Abstract

After Spirituality: Studies in Mystical Traditions is the first volume in a new series of the same name. The book is devoted to the comparative study of contemporary mysticism, bringing together papers presented as part of the 2008-2009 research group on the sociology of contemporary Jewish mysticism in comparative perspective, convened at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Jerusalem. Chapters written by leading scholars of Jewish, Buddhist and Christian Mysticism address the dramatic global proliferation and transformation of mystical traditions in recent decades. The volume seeks to establish the study of contemporary mysticism on a sound scholarly basis, employing the analytical tools of the social sciences, and using comparative methods in order to gain global perspective. This important volume will be suited for courses on contemporary or classical mysticism, comparative religion, sociology and anthropology of contemporary culture, psychology of religion, Jewish studies and Buddhist studies and social theory. --
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherP. Lang
Number of pages197
ISBN (Print)143311738X, 9781433117381
StatePublished - 2012

Publication series

NameAfter spirituality : studies in mystical traditions
PublisherP. Lang
Volumev. 1

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