Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Man's Spiritual Consciousness

ISBN-13: 9781138571150 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 598 str.

Evelyn Underhill

Opis

An introduction to the general subject of mysticism and a detailed study of the nature and development of man’s spiritual or mystical consciousness.

Spis treści

PART I: THE MYSTIC FACT Preface 1. The Point of Departure 2. Mysticism and Vitalism 3. Mysticism and Psychology 4. The Characteristics of Mysticism 5. Mysticism and Theology 6. Mysticism and Symbolism 7. Mysticism and Magic PART II: THE MYSTIC WAY 1. Introductory 2. The Awakening of the Self 3. The Purification of the Self 4. The Illumination of the Self 5. Voices and Visions 6. Introversion Part I: Recollection and Quiet 7. Introversion Part II: Contemplation 8. Ecstasy and Rapture 9. The Dark Night of the Soul 10. The Unitive Life CONCLUSION INDEX