Mysticism The Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness

by Underhill, Evelyn

• ISBN13: 9781851681969
• ISBN10: 1851681965
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Summary

Written for anyone who wishes to pursue a thorough investigation into theystical life, this text provides an introduction to mysticism and a completeuide to the mystical path.

Author Biography

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 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 first woman to give a series of lectures on theology at Oxford.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Twelfth Edition	p. VII
Preface to the First Edition	p. XII
The Mystic Fact
The Point of Departure	p. 3
Mysticism and Vitalism	p. 26
Mysticism and Psychology	p. 44
The Characteristics of Mysticism	p. 70
Mysticism and Theology	p. 95
Mysticism and Symbolism	p. 125
Mysticism and Magic	p. 149
The Mystic Way
Introductory	p. 167
The Awakening of the Self	p. 176
The Purification of the Self	p. 198
The Illumination of the Self	p. 232
Voices and Visions	p. 266
Introversion: Part I: Recollection and Quiet	p. 298
Introversion: Part II: Contemplation	p. 328
Ecstasy and Rapture	p. 358
The Dark Night of The Soul	p. 380
The Unitive Life	p. 413
Conclusion	p. 444
A historical sketch of European mysticism from the beginning of the Christian era to the death of Blake	p. 453
Bibliography	p. 475
Index	p. 509
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