Evelyn Underhill war eine englische Schriftstellerin, die für ihre zahlreichen Werke über Religion und spirituelle Praxis, insbesondere christliche Mystik, bekannt ist. In der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts gehörte sie zu den meistgelesenen Autorinnen zu diesen Themen in der englischsprachigen Welt. Ihre Schriften, die sich durch tiefen Einblick und klare Prosa auszeichnen, erforschen die Natur des spirituellen Lebens und den Zugang zum Transzendenten. Ihr bahnbrechendes Werk Mystik von 1911 wurde zu einem Meilenstein, der sein Genre für viele Jahre prägte.
First published in 1917, "The Lost Word" is a collection of essays on various aspects of Christian mysticism. Author Evelyn Underhill explores the nature of mystical experience, the relationship between mysticism and religious belief, and the role of the mystical in Christian theology. Drawing on a wealth of historical and literary sources, this book provides a fascinating insight into the mystical tradition within Christianity.
Culturally significant, this work is recognized by scholars for its importance in the foundation of civilization. It contributes to the understanding of key historical and intellectual contexts, making it a vital part of the collective knowledge that shapes our society.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been chosen by scholars for its importance, reflecting key themes and insights that shape our understanding of history and society.
A New York Review Books Original Transcending divisions of creed, challenging social distinctions of all sorts, and celebrating individual unity with the divine, the poetry of Kabir is one of passion and paradox, of mind-bending riddles and exultant riffs. These new translations by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, one of India’s finest contemporary poets, bring out the richness, wit, and power of a literary and spiritual master.