111 Mystics (My Reading List)

In the fall of 2004 I made a commitment to read a library’s worth of major writings by key figures in the history of western mysticism. The following list of books represent those writings by 111 Pagan, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim mystics dating from the beginning of the common era to the present day. As I read these books, I’ll be discussing them in my blog. Please buy a book or two (or all 111!), read the blog, and join in the discussion! I am reading these more or less in the order shown; the highlighted title(s) are the one(s) I am currently reading.

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      5 Responses to “111 Mystics (My Reading List)”

      1. 111 Mystics Update « The Cloud and the Hazelnut Says:
        March 15, 2007 at 9:37 am

        [...] 111 Mystics Update Published March 15th, 2007 111 Mystics I fear that I have been remiss in keeping my blog up-to-date in regard to my 111 Mystics Project. [...]

      2. A Mini-Sabbatical... « The Cloud and the Hazelnut Says:
        May 14, 2007 at 8:43 am

        [...] Published May 14th, 2007 111 Mystics Continuing my journey through 111 of the great western mystics that I began in late 2004, recently I’ve been plodding through the A. C. Ionides translation [...]

      3. Jane Hutchinson Says:
        June 26, 2007 at 7:27 am

        Hello,

        It is me again. I have almost finished your book, but with your book I checked out another one out of the library. I don’t see it on your list (of 111, haven’t checked the long version so forgive me if it’s there) so I thought I’d pop by and let you know of it’s existence.

        It’s written by a Western Sufi (my designation, not necessarily his) named Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and is titled, The Circle of Love. [ISBN: 1-890350-02-8, 1999, The Golden Sufi Center, Inverness, CA.]

        Maybe you already have it in your library or have read it. If not, I believe, based on what I see listed by you here, that it would be a great addition to your reading list. It’s quite amazing and my first exposure to Sufi Mysticism. He also blends in many other faiths.

        I’ll be back to purchase some books through your site in a week or so.

        Blessings,
        Jane
        Seattle, WA

      4. links for 2007-07-17 « notations / lurking chihuahua Says:
        July 17, 2007 at 7:31 am

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      5. Jacquelyn Judd Says:
        April 13, 2008 at 1:58 pm

        I am excited about finding your website (via Aon), and I am very much looking forward to reading along with you and discussing these books.

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