Mysticism in the experience of union and communion with God. Here we focus on Christian mysticism.
I am a student of Gnosticism because I am a specialist in Christian mysticism. The Gnostics were among the first mystics. This is important to remember, because later mystics had to distance themselves from the Gnostics in order to survive. And even now, telling you their secret, could cast the heresy label on them. But…
A Gnostic Christian approaches Scripture as myths, interprets Scripture allegorically, has mystic secrets reserved for the initiated, aims for salvation through mystical insight (gnosis), is open to new revelations from God, and follow Jesus as the Messiah, God, and Savior. A Christian Mystic may or may not approach Scripture as myths and interprets Scripture allegorically.…
The following is a list of books recommended by A. W. Tozer. It was published by David Fant in his biography of Tozer. It was through A. W. Tozer that I was introduced to the mystics and it forever changed my life. Here are the 35 books that were recommended. 1. The Adornment…