In Hours with the Mystics, Robert Alfred Vaughan provides an in-depth overview of important works and figures in Christian mysticism. The text covers the beliefs and teachings of various mystics from the early Church through the 17th century, including the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing, Meister Eckhart, Saint Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. Vaughan's contribution to the history of religious thought is essential reading for those interested in exploring mystical Christianity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.