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Evelyn Underhill (6 December 1875 - 15 June 1941) was an English Anglo-Catholic writer and pacifist known for her numerous works on religion and spiritual practice, in particular Christian mysticism.In the English-speaking world, she was one of the most widely read writers on... Read Full Overview

What are the true essentials of mysticism? When we have stripped off those features which some mystics accept and some reject -- all that is merely due to tradition, temperament or unconscious allegorism -- what do we find as the necessary and abiding character of all true mystical... Read Full Overview

Evelyn Underhill (6 December 1875 - 15 June 1941) was an English Anglo-Catholic writer and pacifist known for her numerous works on religion and spiritual practice, in particular Christian mysticism.In the English-speaking world, she was one of the most widely read writers on... Read Full Overview

Few writers have explained the mystical life with greater clarity and depth than Evelyn Underhill. In this remarkable work, she presents a concise and illuminating introduction to the nature of mysticism and the spiritual journey toward union with the Divine.

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Evelyn Underhill was one of the greatest spiritual writers of the twentieth century. Her legacy as a pivotal figure in Christian mysticism endures today. For her, true mysticism is first of all active and practical, an organic life process in which the whole self is engaged,... Read Full Overview

The essays collected in this volume have been written during the past eight years. They deal with various aspects of the subject of mysticism : the first half-dozen with its general theory and practice, and special points arising within it; the rest with its application as seen... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

'Nothing is more striking in the literature of contemplation, and of high aesthetic experience, than an experienced reality, a joy and richness, which can never be conveyed save by allusion.' Offering a unique introduction to the wide-ranging thought of one of the foremost writers... Read Full Overview

Offering different essays of the practice of mysticism Underhill gives a thorough treatment of the practice that relies on experience rather than logic to justify the matters of faith. While a dangerous path to follow as it can quickly lead to paths away from God, this thinking... Read Full Overview

Offering different essays of the practice of mysticism Underhill gives a thorough treatment of the practice that relies on experience rather than logic to justify the matters of faith. While a dangerous path to follow as it can quickly lead to paths away from God, this thinking... Read Full Overview

The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays is a collection of essays written by the renowned British writer and philosopher, Evelyn Underhill. The book explores the nature of mysticism, its history, and its role in spirituality. Underhill examines the various forms of mysticism,... Read Full Overview