The Place Of Will, Intellect And Feeling In Prayer

By Evelyn Underhill

Book Overview

The Place Of Will, Intellect And Feeling In Prayer is a book written by Evelyn Underhill, a renowned English writer and pacifist. The book explores the role of will, intellect, and feeling in prayer, and how these three elements can be used to enhance one's spiritual life.Underhill begins by discussing the importance of will in prayer, arguing that it is the driving force behind our spiritual practices. She then delves into the role of intellect, exploring how our understanding of God and the world around us can inform and deepen our prayer life. Finally, she examines the role of feeling, arguing that our emotions can be harnessed to bring us closer to God.Throughout the book, Underhill draws on a wide range of religious traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, to illustrate her points. She also provides practical advice on how to incorporate will, intellect, and feeling into one's prayer life, offering a variety of techniques and exercises.Overall, The Place Of Will, Intellect And Feeling In Prayer is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that will appeal to anyone interested in deepening their spiritual practice.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766147088.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: 1425456308
• ISBN13: 9781425456306
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"