The Lost Word
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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.
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Evelyn Underhill
Evelyn Underhill, a novelist and poet, published her first book in 1902 but her growing interest in mysticism led in 1911 to her greatest work, Mysticism. This classic text immediately established Underhill as the leading writer in the field, and she continued her work by writing many more significant and acclaimed books and essays. In 1921 she became Upton Lecturer in the Philosophy of Religion at Manchester College, and was the firt woman to give a series of lectures on theology at Oxford.
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