{"product_id":"the-pastoral-art-of-the-english-mystics-paperback","title":"The Pastoral Art of the English Mystics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulia Gatta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiritual Direction from the English Mystics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The Revelations of Divine Love', by Julian of Norwich\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The Cloud of Unknowing', Anonymous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Scale of Perfection', Walter Hilton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current popularity enjoyed by these 14th century English mystics lies in their vocation to seek union with God. Here, for the first time, Julia Gatta shows these mystics to be prototypes for the modern spiritual director, displaying keen insights into that pastoral art. At the heart of the mystics' writings is their own intense desire not merely to see and know God for themselves, but also to bring others to this union with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rev. Dr. Julia Gatta is currently Vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Windham, Connecticut. An experienced pastor, she holds a Ph.D. from\u003cbr\u003e Cornell University in Medieval Studies beyond her college and seminary degrees. Trained in the Christian tradition of contemplation and spiritual\u003cbr\u003e direction, Mother Julia teaches and leads retreats, and has served on theological and ecumenical commissions for the wider Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 8.22 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800025760032,"sku":"9781592444571","price":24.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/92854396a34f4ae3cb4219ad62911fd9.webp?v=1780830334","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-pastoral-art-of-the-english-mystics-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}