The Way of Divine Union - 1905: Being a Doctrine of Experience in the Life of Sanctity, Considered on the Faith of Its Testimonies & Interpreted After a New Manner

by Arthur Edward Waite

The Way of Divine Union is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the concept of spiritual enlightenment and the path towards achieving it. The book delves into the teachings of various spiritual traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and examines the similarities and differences between them. Waite emphasizes the importance of meditation, prayer, and self-reflection in the pursuit of divine union, and provides practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their spiritual practice. The book also includes a detailed analysis of mystical experiences and the role they play in the journey towards enlightenment. Overall, The Way of Divine Union is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to connect with their spiritual self and achieve a deeper understanding of the divine.1905. Being a Doctrine of Experience in the Life of Sanctity, Considered on the Faith of its Testimonies and Interpreted after a New Manner. �������The design of this study, which takes all Christian Mysticism as its province, is to restate the philosophy of life and mind from a mystical point of departure in the light of existing needs, and to indicate that the Way of Divine Life and Union is a way which can be followed and its end attained in this present age of the world. This volume may be regarded as the crown and summary of the author's life-long studies and personal experience in the paths of mysticism.������� Title of the Quest; Concerning Ineffable Experience; Extent and Limits of Attainment in Christian Mysticism of the Latin Schools; Derivations and Reflections of the Mystical Term in Post-Reformation Schools; Concerning Union and identity; Analogies and Distinctions of Attainment in Records of Eastern Mysticism; Path in Christian Mysticism; Symbolism of the Christ-Life in the Soul; Symbolism of the Mystical Marriage; Of Soul and Spirit in Man; Mystical Experiment Considered in the Light of Consciousness; Reordination of Life and Mind; Mystical State in the World; Sacramentalism of our Inward Nature; Of Saving Grace in the Churches; Way of Attainment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

360 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

About the author

Arthur Edward Waite was a scholarly mystic who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric matters, and was the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. As his biographer, R.A. Gilbert described him, "Waite's name has survived because he was the first to attempt a systematic study of the history of western occultism viewed as a spiritual tradition rather than as aspects of proto-science or as the pathology of religion."

Reviews

[Nick Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful work of Waite’s purest thoughts condensed after decades into a digestible fulfilling whole. A wonder for all students of spirituality.