- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications; 2Rev Ed edition (26 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1851681965
- ISBN-13: 978-1851681969
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 408,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In this classic introduction to mysticism, Underhill draws on hundreds of sources to present a unique study of the mystical experience.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Inspiring Reading,
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This review is from: Mysticism: The Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness (Paperback)
This book is fantastic for those wanting that first introduction to Mysticism, students, or anyone having Mystical experiences of their own that they need help to understand. I found the book was enlightening, well researched and thorough. If you are looking for a book on Mysticism this is definitely one to buy!
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Scholarly, and Deep,
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This review is from: Mysticism: The Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness (Paperback)
A work of great poise, subtlety and erudition.
At the very outset, we are introduced to 4 frameworks of understanding reality: a) Naturalism: that which is understood b y the senses b) Idealism: that which is understood by thinking. c) Philosophic scepticism: refuse to accept the realistic or idealistic answer to the riddle, contending there is no riddle to solve d) Mysticism: the science of ultimates, the science of union with the absolute. The book then dwells on the latter in its relationships with psychology, theology, symbolism and magic. The main, second section of the book called 'The Mystic Way' traces the mystic's emergent journey - awakening, purification, illumination, voices and visions, introspection (recollection, quiet, contemplation), ecstasy and rapture, the dark night of the soul, and finally the Unitive Life. The coverage is almost completely of the Christian mystical tradition, and hence misses out on many other traditions. That is not a shortcoming of the book, since I believe that the stages of the mystic way are tradition agnostic and universal. For anyone who found Aurobindo's work a bit abstruse, this book provides similar scale and scope of coverage.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Good book let down by print quality,
By Karakhan (London UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mysticism: The Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness (Paperback)
This book is an essential addition to any spiritual library. A must for those on the path to truth, self-realisation and enlightenment. Unfortunately, the print quality is not so great. The ink type is uneven and rather hard on the eye. But I'm glad I have this book. Evelyn Underhill was a genuine awakened-one, you just need to read her words carefully to see that.
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