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First published in 1911, Mysticism remains the classic in its field and was lauded by The Princeton Theological Review as brilliantly written and] illuminated with numerous well-chosen extracts ... used with exquisite skill.

Mysticism is usually thought of as an intense state involving personal unification with the Divine or Ultimate Reality. By its very nature, it is an ineffable experience, impossible to put into words. It is not impossible, however, to study the phenomenon, with an eye toward... Read Full Overview

Mysticism is Evelyn Underhill's timeless manual, which offers thorough and rich guidance to the principles of mystical Christianity. A classic since its publication in 1911, Mysticism remains an authority on its subject. Despite more modern works providing a more updated or formal... Read Full Overview

Since this book first appeared, nineteen years ago, the study of mysticism-not only in England, but also in France, Germany and Italy-has been almost completely transformed. From being regarded, whether critically or favourably, as a byway of religion, it is now more and more... Read Full Overview

Mysticism is a work by Evelyn Underhill now brought to you in this new edition of the timeless classic.

In this classic introduction to mysticism, Underhill draws on hundreds of sources to present a unique study of the mystical experience.

A study in the nature and development of man's spiritual consciousness. This book falls naturally into two parts; each of which is really complete in itself, though they are in a sense complementary to one another. The first is intended to provide an introduction to the general... 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

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...

2018 Reprint of 1930 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. This work is divided into two parts: the first provides an introduction to the general subject of mysticism and its relation to metaphysics, psychology,...

A study in the nature and development of man's spiritual consciousness. This book falls naturally into two parts; each of which is really complete in itself, though they are in a sense complementary to one another. The first is intended to provide an introduction to the general... Read Full Overview