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'''Mysticism''' is the idea that special mental states allow the communion with, or direct experience of, God. Mystics can use texts which are, or are not, canonical, like the [[Book of Revelation]]. Practices said to lead to this state are prayer, fasting and self-denial.

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'''Mysticism''' is the idea that special mental states allow the communion with, or direct experience of, God. Mystics can use texts which are, or are not, canonical, like the [[Book of Revelation]]. Practices said to lead to this state are prayer, fasting and self-denial.

The mystical tradition is 2000 years old. Important texts are:

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