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Mysticism Paperback – June 23, 2011

by Evelyn Underhill (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 221 ratings
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Underhill maps out her own view of the mystic's journey into five parts: "Awakening of Self," "Purgation of Self," "Illumination," "the Dark Night of the Soul," and "the Unitative life." Underhill is focussed on mysticism in Christianity but she also mentions Sufism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other belief systems. This has long been considered a crucial work on the subject of Mysticism, and continues to guide seekers a century later.--J.B. Hare
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 23, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 106 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1463612354
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1463612351
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.24 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book's subject interesting and thought-provoking. They describe it as a valuable resource for experienced philosophers. However, opinions differ on the writing style - some find it beautiful and complex, while others consider it difficult to read and understand.

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Customers find the book interesting and thought-provoking. It's a treasure for experienced philosophers, with an interesting subject and views. The book contains useful information and is well-written in an elaborate style.

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  • Cosmic Angel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
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    A little treasure for the experienced philosopher. Wording is very intellectual and if you are not familiar with philosophy, reading, intellectual writing, faith, depth.... This book will be over your head.
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  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading for All People of Faith
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013
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    Evelyn Underhill was no stranger to mystical experience. In her book she not only gives a long history of mysticism, in itself fascinating, but goes even deeper into the strangeness of mystical experience. Many people, myself included, consider this the book to read if you, or anyone you know, undergoes a mystical experience.

    A drawback for many will be her writing style, which is exactly correct when she wrote the book. I have no patience with people who cannot read a book written before 1950 because of the style. Content is and always has been, King. Underhill was no dilettante, she researched this book, and wrote other books on mystical experience, but Mysticism is her magnum opus.

    If you are not a believer, then just leave this book on the shelf. Neither Underhill, nor I, am interested in conversion based upon mystical experience. That really is the lesson: mystical experience comes and you must let it go just as easily as it comes.
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  • telyavelli
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book by a great scholar.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
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    Famous book at a good price. Some typos from the digitizing process, but not serious.
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  • Hugh May
    5.0 out of 5 stars Selecting the best edition? An important work.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013
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    As a matter of book keeping, I note that the various editions listed by Amazon vary widely in the number of pages, from 260 to 616. Some shorter editions must be abridged. They are all listed under the same title and I found it confusing as to which edition to order. In the end, I bought the edition that I had seen on the bookshelf at a retreat house. I recently received this edition published by Oneworld Publications, Oxford, which is copyrighted 1999 and is a 2008 reprinting. It is 519 pages (not 544 as listed) and is apparently a reprinting of the 12 th edition, 1930. Part 1 is "The Mystic Fact", and part 2 is "The Mystic Way". Starting p. 505 is a "Bibliographical note to the Thirteenth edition". The publisher of this edition has not given any "introduction" to further place this publication in context. I look forward to reading this important work.
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  • Jon
    5.0 out of 5 stars For seekers inclined to expand their depth of mystical consciousness and engage their breadth of mystical practices...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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    Elaborately and complex written in the fashion of pre-TV scholars and word lovers, Underhill can weave the essence of experiential reverie in with various doctrinaire perspectives. This book is not for the light reading moments. It also is not for the skeptic looking for heuristic debatable perspectives. Instead, this book helps disclose the journey of the would-be mystic, the newbie mystic, and the profoundly experienced mystic. Accordingly, Underhill reveals revelations of an ever-evolving mystical soul who forever spins into the next amazing discoveries of mystical practices and consciousness. Enjoy
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  • John Glemby
    3.0 out of 5 stars beware of c.d.version!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2012
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    This book is not what I am reviewing for it has been well done above.{though it is wonderful in my opinion}.What I am reviewing is the C.D. audiobook.Upon recieved mine I dicovered Every c.d. would gargle at specific spots.This was not SKIPPING or scratches on the discs but a BLEEDING of other tracks all at once kind of thing.Also,I fully checked it on many players so its not a equipment thing.No,,,I felt stongly that it is defective,almost bootlegg quality manufacturing that was the problem.I contacted the seller{the only one selling the c.d.} and they refunded my money.yet they did not return my e mail in coment for i wanted a working set,then stranger still the very morning my refund concluded,the price of the c.d.set was changed from 49.95 to 149.95.So,I did not try another set.weather this is shoddy,bootlegg stuff or just a ordinary defect I do not know.But you will at least be prepared if you have the same problem.Good luck..
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  • John F. Moore
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you either are curious or convinced, the book for you...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2012
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    A powerful mystic I knew years ago in Miami gave me this book and I lost it, so I bought this edition. I have had "mystical" experiences all my life. I do not claim the title of mystic. All I know is what I know and I do not proselytize. Underhill's book is a truly great introduction to the variables that often ordinary people encounter throughout our lives, as well as simply being a great primer on the subject. It's also a good book for skeptics to use to broaden their horizons. Five stars.
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  • Nadie Achak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Reading
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013
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    I just started reading books by this author. It is a book for ones advanced in mysticism. Because of the era it was written, it has been taken some time to readjust my reading capacity for that time. I only have one drawback with this book, and that is the publisher's font - very small. I have had to use a magnifying glass at times. Other than that, I have truly enjoyed the book. I received it in perfect condition and in a timely manner.
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  • Juan Pablo Maurer
    2.0 out of 5 stars This is not the book it claims to be.
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 25, 2020
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    I was looking for Evelyn Underhill's book Mysticism: A study in the nature and development of spiritual consciousness. This is not that book. This book's original title was Practical Mysticism. It's not a bad book (though it is an awful print), but I wanted the 500 page study on mysticism, not the 99 page meditation guide. I don't know how to complain to the cheap-ass publishers, so I leave this warning here for anyone in my position in the future.
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  • GREG
    2.0 out of 5 stars 書き込みがあらかじめ印刷された奇妙な新品書籍
    Reviewed in Japan on June 27, 2017
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    実際に読もうとしてページを開いたところ、問題があった。オンデマンド出版だが、コピー元の原本が古本らしく、書き込みが多数ある。それをコピーして製本した商品であるため、新品なのに、書き込みまでもが印刷された商品であった。
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  • Peter H
    5.0 out of 5 stars What is mysticism?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2012
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    Mysticism is the most important and fundamental part of any religion. It has nothing to do with magic or the occult. It has everything to do with working one's way towards the reality behind this world of appearances and illusion. Mysticism is at the heart of all the great religions: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, etc.

    Having read many books on mysticism over the past 50 years I can say that the two books - 'Mysticism' and 'Practical Mysticism' by Evelynn Underhill - are by far the clearest, best researched and most profound that I have come across.
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  • Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2009
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    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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  • Russ Sampson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2016
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    Under hill is always rich.
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