Evelyn Underhill was een Engelse schrijfster die bekend stond om haar talrijke werken over religie en spirituele praktijk, met name christelijke mystiek. In de eerste helft van de twintigste eeuw was zij een van de meest gelezen auteurs over dergelijke onderwerpen in de Engelssprekende wereld. Haar geschriften, gekenmerkt door diepgaand inzicht en heldere proza, verkennen de aard van het spirituele leven en de benadering van het transcendente. Haar baanbrekende werk Mysticism uit 1911 werd een mijlpaal die zijn genre vele jaren lang definieerde.
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.