"Ruysbroeck" by Evelyn Underhill discusses the life and spiritual ideas of Jan van Ruysbroeck, an important mystic from the 1300s. The book examines Ruysbroeck's views on divine love and his role in Christian mysticism. It starts by looking at the big picture of mysticism and then focuses on Ruysbroeck as a key person who brought together different spiritual beliefs. Underhill explores Ruysbroeck's beginnings, how his spiritual journey took shape, and the people who inspired his mystical ideas. The book shows Ruysbroeck growing from a young seeker to a thoughtful monk who pushed Christian mysticism forward, paving the way for his writings that describe the soul's connection with God through love and deep thought.
Ruysbroeck
By Evelyn Underhill
Follow a boy's transformation into a renowned contemplative monk, whose writings shaped Christian mysticism through divine love and deep thought.
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About the AuthorEvelyn Underhill was an English Anglo-Catholic writer and pacifist known for her numerous works on religion and spiritual practice, in particular Christian mysticism. Her best-known work is Mysticism, published in 1911.
Evelyn Underhill was an English Anglo-Catholic writer and pacifist known for her numerous works on religion and spiritual practice, in particular Christian mysticism. Her best-known work is Mysticism, published in 1911.
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