Mysticism

Evelyn Underhill was one of the greatest spiritual writers of the twentieth century. Her legacy as a pivotal figure in Christian mysticism endures today. For her, true mysticism is first of all active and practical, an organic life process in which the whole self is engaged, rather than simply an intellectual apprehension. Underhill's magnum opus on the topic merits a reexamination since it is still used in most courses that explore the experience of God called mysticism and still attracts ...