Mysticism: The Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness

by Evelyn Underhill

Overview

An excellent introduction to mysticism, discussing the works of such great mystics as Meister Eckhart, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, and Rumi.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781937002305
Publisher:	Apocryphile Press
Publication date:	06/15/2012
Pages:	616
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.37(d)

About the Author

Evelyn Underhill, a novelist and poet, published her first book in 1902 but her growing interest in mysticism led in 1911 to her greatest work, Mysticism. This classic text immediately established Underhill as the leading writer in the field, and she continued her work by writing many more significant and acclaimed books and essays. In 1921 she became Upton Lecturer in the Philosophy of Religion at Manchester College, and was the firt woman to give a series of lectures on theology at Oxford.