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The essentials of mysticism and other essays

Evelyn Underhill

The essentials of mysticism and other essays

by Evelyn Underhill

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Published by J.M. Dent & sons ltd., E. P. Dutton & co., 1920. in London & Toronto, New York .
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    Subjects:
  • Mysticism.

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    Statementby Evelyn Underhill.
    Classifications
    LC ClassificationsBV5082 .U5
    The Physical Object
    Paginationvii, 245 p.
    Number of Pages245
    ID Numbers
    Open LibraryOL6631978M
    LC Control Number21001752
    OCLC/WorldCa3094492

    This is the one essential of mysticism, and there are as many ways from one term to the other as there are variations in the spirit of man. But on the other hand, when anybody speaking of mysticism proposes an object that is less than God — increase of health, of knowledge, of happiness, occultism, intercourse with spirits, supernormal. This clear and comprehensive anthology, culled from the vast corpus of Christian mystical literature by the renowned theologian and historian Bernard McGinn, presents nearly one hundred selections, from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to the work of twentieth-century mystics such as Thomas Merton. Uniquely organized by subject rather than by author, The Essential 4/5(5).

    Christian Mysticism Essay Words | 5 Pages. Mysticism is a word we find in many books that relate to religious experiences. Mysticism is interpreted as searching for spiritual truth and wisdom through the unification with the Divine. Many Christians today believe that the words associated with mysticism like meditation and mystic are not. Books shelved as mysticism: Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness by Evelyn Underhill, Interior Castle by Teresa of.

    '2 THE ESSENTIALS OF MYSTICISM though full of noble poetry, is now difiicult if not impossible to adjust to our conceptions of the Universe. Again, on its personal side mysticism is a department of psychology. Nowpsychology is Changing under our eyes; already wesee ourmentallife in anewperspective, tendto describe it under newforms. Mysticism. From New Seeds Of Contemplation to Spiritual Awakening, from Beyond Words and Thoughts to Man and His Superstitions, we can help you find the mysticism books you are looking the world's largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from , and all of your purchases are backed by our .


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A collection of nine essays on mystics from Plotinus (the last great philosopher of antiquity) to Charles Péguy who died in the First World War that was published in The essays are not consistent, having been written over many years and collected here.5/5(3). The Essence of Mysticism and other Essays is a compilation of essays originally written for various journals.

These essays were revised or completely re-written by Evelyn Underhill and published in As is well known she was a defender of the great Western mystics whose role was to "mediate between the transcendent and his fellow-men."Cited by: The Essentials of The essentials of mysticism and other essays book and Other Essays (With Active Table of Contents) - Kindle edition by Underhill, Evelyn.

Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays (With Active Table of Contents).5/5(3).

Underhill's book of essays looks at mysticism in general and then presents several individuals' experiences. She wrote in the 's.

The mystics she presents span centuries.4/5. The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays by Evelyn Underhill,available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide.4/5(20). The essentials of mysticism --The mystic and the corporate life --The education of the spirit --The place of will, intellect and feeling in prayer --The philosophy of contemplation --Spiritual life --Some implicits of Christian social reform --The Christian basis of social action --The ideals of the ministry of women --The house of the soul.

Additional Physical Format: Online version: Underhill, Evelyn, Essentials of mysticism, and other essays. New York: AMS Press, (OCoLC) The essentials of mysticism --The mystic and the corporate life --Mysticism and the doctrine of atonement --The mystic as creative artist --The education of the spirit --The place of will, intellect, and feeling in prayer --The mysticism of Plotinus --Three mediaeval mystics.

The Essence of Mysticism and other Essays is a compilation of essays originally written for various journals. These essays were revised or completely re-written by Evelyn Underhill and published in As is well known she was a defender of the great Western mystics whose role was to "mediate between the transcendent and his fellow-men."5/5(2).

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Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. The essentials of mysticism, and other essays by Underhill, Evelyn, Publication date Topics Mysticism Publisher New York: E.P.

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It offers a practical approach to living a spiritual life through essays on prayer and contemplation. Essentials of Mysticism and other Essays. London: J. Dent & Sons, First edition. Octavo, original blue cloth, blue top edge, original dust jacket.

Book near-fine, chipping to corners and spine ends of rare dust Edition: First Edition. Mysticism: A Study in Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness, 12th, Revised Edition & The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays (Two Books With Active Table of Contents) - Kindle edition by Evelyn Underhill.

Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets/5(86). An enduring collection of articles that shows how we can unite practical concerns with a spiritual dimension in relation to God.

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