How Long to Read An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism by Richard H. Jones

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

2022 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title The purpose of this book is to fill a gap in contemporary mystical studies: an overview of the basic ways to approach mystical experiences and mysticism. It discusses the problem of definitions of “mystical experiences” and “mysticism” and advances characterizations of “mystical experiences” in terms of certain altered states of consciousness and “mysticism” in terms of encompassing ways of life centered on such experiences and states. Types of mystical experiences, enlightened states, paths, and doctrines are discussed, as is the relation of mystical experiences and mysticism to religions and cultures. The approaches of constructivism, contextualism, essentialism, and perennialism are presented. Themes in the history of the world’s major mystical traditions are set forth. Approaches to mystical phenomena in sociology, psychology, gender studies, and neuroscience are introduced. Basic philosophical issues related to whether mystical experiences are veridical and mystical claims valid, mystics’ problems of language, art, and morality are laid out. Older and newer comparative approaches in religious studies and in Christian theology are discussed, along with postmodernist objections. The intended audience is undergraduates and the general public interested in the general issues related to mysticism.

How long is An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism?

An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism by Richard H. Jones is 398 pages long, and a total of 102,684 words.

This makes it 134% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 21 minutes to read An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism aloud.

What Reading Level is An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism?

An Introduction to the Study of Mysticism is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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