Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom : Eroticism and Reflexivity in the Study of Mysticism

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Summary: Enlightening and Unique Study
Review: I had the opportunity of studying with Professor Kripal and using the proof of this book as the text. The lives described within this text are fascinating, the analysis penetrating, and the personal details of his own path bring the whole thing home for the reader. I don't know that there is another book like it anywhere and I learned an incredible amount from Kripal about mysticism, as well as analytical methodology. Warning: it is for academics, the lay person will get lost in the language.