Evelyn Underhill

This classic gives a basic outline of Christian mysticism. (Summary by Joy)

Underhill emphasizes the practical, here-and-now nature of spiritual life. She argues that spirituality is a genuine and abiding human fact,…

Underhill’s definition of mysticism, her exploration of the stages of spiritual progress along the mystical path, and her argument about the…

Evelyn Underhill, the preeminent scholar of mysticism, wrote 3 novels in her youth, of which this is #3. Constance Tyrrel, a poor but liter…

I write only for the larger class which, repelled by the formidable appearance of more elaborate works on the subject, would yet like to kno…