English Mystics

By Geraldine Emma Hodgson

Book Overview

English Mystics is a book written by Geraldine E. Hodgson that explores the lives and beliefs of mystics from England. The book delves into the spiritual experiences of these individuals, including their visions, revelations, and encounters with divine beings. The author presents a comprehensive overview of the mystical tradition in England, tracing its roots from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The book covers a wide range of mystics, including Julian of Norwich, Richard Rolle, and William Blake, among others. The author also examines the influence of English mysticism on literature, theology, and spirituality. Overall, English Mystics is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the mystical tradition in England, offering readers a unique perspective on the spiritual experiences of these remarkable individuals.1922. Ms. Hodgson did not attempt to write an encyclopedic handbook which should detail salient facts about every English writer in whom the most relentless searcher could detect a speck of mysticism; but she tried to indicate the particular qualities, the racial aroma of English mysticism, in its different aspects, as shown by men and women of widely separated times and dissimilar temperament and environment. Contents: beginnings of English mysticism; English mystics of the Middle Ages; mystic way in the Middle Ages; English mystics of the 17th century; Anglo-Catholic mystics and others; nature mystics; Tractarians and after.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162611871
• ISBN13: 9781162611877
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"