The Flowering of Mysticism: Men and Women in the New Mysticism: 1200-1350 (The Presence of God)

The year 1200 marked a dynamic turning point in the history of Christian mysticism. New forms of religious life provided the impetus for a new mysticism whose influence continues today. This book documents the spirited dialogue between men and women that made possible the richness of mysticism in the 13th and 14th centuries.