The Living Church
In her masterful overview of the history of Christian mysticism, Evelyn Underhill looks at the ways in which mystical theology and practices developed within Christianity and how these in turn influenced the religion. Underhill examines the spiritual lives of such individual mystics as Paul the Apostle, Augustine of Hippo, Dionysius the Areopagite, Hildegarde of Bingen, Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi, Jacopone da Todi, Julian of Norwich, Meister Eckhart, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and many others to better understand the full effects of their spirituality: their struggles and triumphs, contributions to mystical theology and influences on others. Through this journey you will develop a deeper appreciation for the flowing river of Christian thought and practice from the ancient past to today.