{"title":"James Harpur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Harpur\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into a world where spirituality and poetics intersect, exploring profound themes through his evocative writing. His works often delve into the mysteries of faith and the human spirit, offering reflections that resonate deeply with those interested in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles such as \u003cem\u003eDazzling Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, Harpur masterfully weaves contemplative narratives that illuminate the sacred and the transcendent. His literature provides a thoughtful space for readers seeking insight, inspiration, and a poetic engagement with the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dazzling-darkness-by-james-harpur-9781911723905","title":"Dazzling Darkness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating journey into the heart of divine communion and spiritual evolution, through the lives of Christian mystics from the early Church to the 1900s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Christian faith lies the spiritual journey to the heart of ultimate reality, or God, described by some mystics as a 'dazzling darkness'. For over 2,000 years, certain women and men have experienced various degrees of direct communion with God, from mild illuminations to a union in which the will of the mystic has been consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores such spiritual figures' lives and teachings, alongside their personal and historical backgrounds, from early Christendom to modern mystics such as Simone Weil and Thomas Merton. It reveals that the English anchoress Julian of Norwich grew up while the Black Death was devastating Europe; that the beguine Marguerite Porete lived at a time when the Church was particularly primed to burn 'heretics'—a fate she suffered; and that Pierre Teilhard de Chardin developed his idea of spiritual evolution with Charles Darwin's theories in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive, deeply researched and highly engaging, \u003ci\u003eDazzling Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e tells the stories of towering figures like Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Ávila, and John of the Cross. Its pages also highlight many lesser-known mystics, including Mary of Egypt, Seraphim of Sarov, and Charles de Foucauld, allowing their voices to sing out to future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486016192748,"sku":"9781911723905","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3a119dc92c471fa9ee336be3bca8f2ac.jpg?v=1775783971"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-harpur.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}