The Roots of Christian Mysticism

By linking together a series of brilliantly chosen texts from the early centuries of the Church, Clement lays bare the rots of the deeply mystical spirituality that has flourished among Christians throughout the ages.  this is a book that will appeal to anyone who is interested in the field of spirituality: it is a materly contribution to Christian scholarship. Drawing from the rich tradition and writings of the earliest Christian mystics, Clement recovers an inner path that has been all but forgotten over the centures. The passages are linked with a lively commentary that makes the wisdom and practice of the early mystics understandable and accessible to all.