The nature of mysticism is here explored through a three-level process.

This pamphlet offers a brief overview of the mystical journey's "stages" of purgation, illumination, and union, along with quotes from and references to some of the great mystical literature. While the first part (on purgation) is slightly smart-alecky and dated, the rest is not, and overall it is a good introduction, It includes some of his own experience. ( )

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