02860cam a22003373u 4500 74203 UtSlPG 20260610134722.0 m cr n 260607r20241920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21001752 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Underhill, Evelyn, 1875-1941 The essentials of mysticism, and other essays Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-08-07 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 mediæval mystics: "The mirror of simple souls." The Blessed Angela of Foligno. Julian of Norwich -- Mysticism in modern France: Sœur Thérése de l'Enfant Jésus. Lucie-Christine. Charles Péguy. Susan E, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays" by Evelyn Underhill is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work shines a light on various dimensions of mysticism, exploring its theoretical foundations, historical context, and practical implications. Through thoughtful analysis, Underhill seeks to distill the core essence of mystical experiences, transcending traditional forms and revealing universal truths central to mystical thought. The opening of the collection sets the stage for Underhill’s inquiry into the nature of mysticism, questioning what constitutes a genuine mystical experience beyond cultural and historical variations. She emphasizes the need to differentiate between previous interpretations and the essence that remains constant across time and belief systems. Underhill asserts that at the heart of mysticism lies a profound consciousness of God, characterized by introspection and deep communion between the individual soul and the divine. This opening exposition highlights the complexity of mystical experiences, the importance of personal transformation, and the necessity of reinterpreting mysticism for contemporary understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1920 Mysticism https://archive.org/details/essentialsofmyst00unde_0/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74203 114928 114928