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Blum, Jason N., 1977-

Zen and the unspeakable god : comparative interpretations of mystical experience / Jason N. Blum. - 1 online resource (x, 190 pages) : illustration.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [173]-180) and index.

The problem of context -- An interpretive approach -- Ibn al-ʻArabi and the names of god -- Meister Eckhart and the breaking-through into the quiet desert -- Hui-neng and the stink of Zen.

"An interpretive approach to the study of mystical experience. Compares the experiences of Meister Eckhart, Ibn Arabi, and Hui-neng to reveal commonalities that have provocative implications for our understanding of consciousness"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780271074719 027107471X

Subjects--Personal Names:
Ibn al-ʻArabī, 1165-1240.
Eckhart, Meister, -1327.
Huineng, 638-713.
Eckhart, Meister, -1327.
Huineng, 638-713.
Ibn al-ʻArabī, 1165-1240.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mysticism.
Mysticism.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Spirituality / General
RELIGION / Christianity / General
RELIGION / Devotional
RELIGION / Spirituality

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BL625 / .B58 2015eb

Dewey Class. No.: 204/.22