The Mystic Life In The Early Church

By Evelyn Underhill and HTTP //Evelynunderhill Org/ Evelyn Underhill

Book Overview

The Mystic Life In The Early Church by Evelyn Underhill is a comprehensive study of the mystical experiences and practices of the early Christian Church. The book explores the lives and teachings of some of the most prominent mystics of the early Church, including Origen, Augustine, and Gregory of Nyssa, among others. Underhill examines the role of mysticism in the development of Christian theology and spirituality, and the ways in which early Christians sought to connect with the divine through prayer, meditation, and other spiritual practices. The book also explores the relationship between mysticism and the Church's institutional structures, and the tensions that sometimes arose between the mystical and the hierarchical aspects of Christian tradition. Overall, The Mystic Life In The Early Church offers a fascinating and insightful look at the history of Christian mysticism, and its enduring influence on Christian thought and practice.THIS 78 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystic Way a Psychological Study in Christian Origins, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101754.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: 116290416X
• ISBN13: 9781162904160
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"