Ursula King is Professor Emertius in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Bristol. Widely known internationally, her many publications include several books on Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and women in world religions. She now works freelance on comparative spirituality, interfaith dialogue and wider issues of religion and gender.

• Introduction 1. Background and themes 2. Early Christian mystics 3. Medieval mystics 4. Mystics of the early modern period 5. Eastern Orthodox mystics 6. Mystics of our time Conclusion Bibliography Index Acknowledgements

'Ursula King has succeeded admirably ... with a sure grasp of the subject and a clear prose style, she takes us on a journey through the lives and works of some of the great spiritual teachers of the Church.' - Church Times'This is an excellent book for the reader new to the field and a good refresher for those more familiar.' - The Scientific and Medical Network'Attractive and stimulating ... This is an invaluable introduction to a highly complex subject. It is succinctly written ... [and] is an ideal introduction for students and those interested in this rich tradition.' - Theology

Ursula King is Professor Emertius in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Bristol. Widely known internationally, her many publications include several books on Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and women in world religions. She now works freelance on comparative spirituality, interfaith dialogue and wider issues of religion and gender.

• Introduction 1. Background and themes 2. Early Christian mystics 3. Medieval mystics 4. Mystics of the early modern period 5. Eastern Orthodox mystics 6. Mystics of our time Conclusion Bibliography Index Acknowledgements

'Ursula King has succeeded admirably ... with a sure grasp of the subject and a clear prose style, she takes us on a journey through the lives and works of some of the great spiritual teachers of the Church.' - Church Times'This is an excellent book for the reader new to the field and a good refresher for those more familiar.' - The Scientific and Medical Network'Attractive and stimulating ... This is an invaluable introduction to a highly complex subject. It is succinctly written ... [and] is an ideal introduction for students and those interested in this rich tradition.' - Theology

Ursula King is Professor Emertius in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Bristol. Widely known internationally, her many publications include several books on Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and women in world religions. She now works freelance on comparative spirituality, interfaith dialogue and wider issues of religion and gender.

• Introduction 1. Background and themes 2. Early Christian mystics 3. Medieval mystics 4. Mystics of the early modern period 5. Eastern Orthodox mystics 6. Mystics of our time Conclusion Bibliography Index Acknowledgements

'Ursula King has succeeded admirably ... with a sure grasp of the subject and a clear prose style, she takes us on a journey through the lives and works of some of the great spiritual teachers of the Church.' - Church Times'This is an excellent book for the reader new to the field and a good refresher for those more familiar.' - The Scientific and Medical Network'Attractive and stimulating ... This is an invaluable introduction to a highly complex subject. It is succinctly written ... [and] is an ideal introduction for students and those interested in this rich tradition.' - Theology