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Sufism--Muslim practices taught primarily by orders of mystics and saints. One of it's practices are the constant repetition of the many names of God.
Christian Mysticism--devotion, prayer, and surrender are some of its practices. Selfless service and constant remembrance of the Presence of God are included.
Western Mystical Traditions
Jewish Mysticism- The Kabbalah-Mysticism and mystical experiences have been a part of Judaism since the earliest days. The Bible contains many stories of mystical experiences, from visitations by angels to prophetic dreams and visions. The Talmud considers the existence of the soul and when it becomes attached to the body. Jewish tradition tells that the souls of all Jews were in existence at the time of the Giving of the Torah and were present at the time and agreed to the Covenant. There are many stories of places similar to the Gentiles' heaven and hell. The Talmud contains vague hints of a mystical school of thought that was taught only to the most advanced students and was not committed to writing. There are several references in ancient sources to ma'aseh bereishit (the work of creation) and ma'aseh merkavah (the work of the chariot [of Ezekiel's vision]), the two primary subjects of mystical thought at the time.
Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism / Torah 101 / Mechon Mamre
Christian Mysticism--devotion, prayer, and surrender are some of its practices. Selfless service and constant remembrance of the Presence of God are included.
Western Mystical Traditions
Jewish Mysticism- The Kabbalah-Mysticism and mystical experiences have been a part of Judaism since the earliest days. The Bible contains many stories of mystical experiences, from visitations by angels to prophetic dreams and visions. The Talmud considers the existence of the soul and when it becomes attached to the body. Jewish tradition tells that the souls of all Jews were in existence at the time of the Giving of the Torah and were present at the time and agreed to the Covenant. There are many stories of places similar to the Gentiles' heaven and hell. The Talmud contains vague hints of a mystical school of thought that was taught only to the most advanced students and was not committed to writing. There are several references in ancient sources to ma'aseh bereishit (the work of creation) and ma'aseh merkavah (the work of the chariot [of Ezekiel's vision]), the two primary subjects of mystical thought at the time.
Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism / Torah 101 / Mechon Mamre