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Synopsis
Practical Mysticism is an outstanding guide to experiencing and understanding mystical experiences by renowned scholar Evelyn Underhill.
Underhill's books on mysticism are appreciated and praised to this day by scholars and enthusiasts of spiritualism, and even psychologists seeking an explanation for the spiritual component of human behaviour. In Practical Mysticism, the author attempts to introduce and unveil the key tenets of mysticism for the ordinary reader. Highly inclusive, Underhill proposes that the spiritual discoveries and self-discovery of mysticism are available to every person, and that all it takes is the will and persistence to embark on the voyage.
Although praised for her work on Christian mysticism, Underhill is careful to note that her general take on spiritual experiences is not tied to one, or indeed any, formal religion. Rather she is of the opinion that the journey to spiritual awakening is a vital one for those wishing to better understand and come to terms with the complex universe we live in.
Published in 1915 at a time when World War I was ravaging Europe, Practical Mysticism was highlighted by Evelyn Underhill as a book important in times of great struggle. At a time when carnage enveloped the continent, Underhill believed that keeping an open mind to mysticism would aid many a person in enduring and weathering hardship.
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"God gives without stint all that the creature needs, but it must do its part. He gives the wheat: we must reap and grind and bake it." -Evelyn Underhill
In these two classics, British poet and mystic Evelyn Underhill shows herself to be one of the most authoritative modern voices on mysticism. Written on the eve of World War I," Practical Mysticism reviews the works of the greatest Western mystics, including Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, and Thomas a Kempis. Underhill's goal is to guide her readers on a journey toward mystical consciousness, to teach them to see the "eternal beauty beyond and beneath apparent ruthlessness."" Abba, first published in 1940, takes as its starting point the seven phrases of the Lord's Prayer, using them as a means to propel the self toward union with God. In these important works, Underhill brings an often esoteric subject onto a practical footing, showing that the profound gifts of mysticism are not only for the few but are within reach of us all.
About the Author
Evelyn Underhill (1875–1941) was an English author and mystic. A popular spiritual adviser and retreat leader, she was an advocate for contemplatitve prayer and mysticism as an underlying foundation of any religious or spiritual practice. Her works include Practical Mysticism, The Spiritual Life, and Worship, as well as several books of fiction and poetry.
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- PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1537634925
- ISBN 13 9781537634920
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages110
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