Deep Calls to Deep: Mysticism, Scripture, and Contemplation pope Michelle ORourke concentrates on his

Michelle ORourke concentrates on his reflections on death and dying--a theme that stands out as one of the unifying threads in all his books

Hessler is associate director of the Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership at Hebrew College and administrative director of the Journal of Interreligious Studies

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He brings a positive and enthusiastic point of view that is more needed than ever

drawing on a number of articles as well as previously unpublished material

Deep Calls to Deep: Mysticism, Scripture, and Contemplation pope Michelle ORourke concentrates on hisWhat is the point of religion? What motivates our religious practices and church activities? This book argues that . . . the point of being religious and belonging to a religious community is to cultivate awareness of the presence of God and to be transformed by that encounter. This introduction to the theological issues of Christian mysticism explains the primary practices necessary to experience mystical consciousness. Deep Calls to Deep explores