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In Practical Mysticism, Evelyn Underhill distills the essential (and comprehensible) steps that comprise the process of achieving mystical understanding. Though she uses the pantheon of Christian mystics as her guide, her methodology transcends any particular faith and offers a common sense approach to self-improvement and enhanced awareness.

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media (altrusiangrace.com) and human-narrated by Matthew Schmitz. The Cloud of Unknowing (an anonymous 14th-century Christian mystical text often presented in modern editions with Evelyn Underhill’s introduction/editorial work) is a practical guide to contemplative prayer that teaches the seeker to move beyond discursive thinking and images in order to “know” God by love rather than intellect.

The little family of mystical treatises that is known to students as “the Cloud of Unknowing group” deserves more attention than it has hitherto received from English lovers of mysticism, for it represents the first expression in our own tongue of that great mystic tradition of the Christian Neoplatonists that gathered up, remade, and “salted with Christ's salt” all that was best in the spiritual wisdom of the ancient world.

Join Underhill as she unpacks the essence of mysticism, guiding us through the stages of spiritual growth along the mystical journey. Discover her insightful perspective on how mysticism can be practically applied in the lives of everyday individuals. (Summary by Carla Arnell)

Dive into this enlightening classic that offers a comprehensive overview of Christian mysticism, exploring the evolution of spiritual consciousness. (Summary by Joy)

This audiobook will combat the idea that te spiritual life - or the mystic life, as its more intense manifestations are sometimes called - is to be regarded as primarily a matter of history. It is not. It is a matter of biology.

In the middle ages, Christianity shared much with Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies. Listen to learn how Christian mystics came to the same conclusions as those from very different faiths. This edition has been adapted from the 1923 version into modern English to make the ideas more accessible to today's listener, the Cloud of Unknowing distills a complex mystical epistemology and discipline into engaging, understandable prose.

Underhill explores the vibrant and immediate nature of spiritual life, asserting that spirituality is an essential aspect of humanity. She contends that any comprehensive understanding of human existence must incorporate the spiritual dimension and recognize the religious life through which it is expressed.

In her third novel, renowned mysticism scholar Evelyn Underhill weaves the enchanting tale of Constance Tyrrel, a poor yet literate woman working in a quaint bookshop. Plagued by ennui and yearning for something beyond the mundane, Constance stumbles upon an ancient ritual hidden within the pages of a dusty tome. Unbeknownst to her, a curious disembodied spirit, eager to grasp the essence of the material world, responds to her call, manifesting as a swirling column of dust. Together, they embark on a series of enlightening adventures that not only transform their lives but also captivate the ...

Twelve Powerful Prayers offers audio recording of prayers from the Bible, great Saints, sacred texts, and prophets who used these prayers for hundreds of years to invoke and strengthen their faith and relationship with God. Prayers include: Christ Our Morning Star, At the Rising of Your Sun, Prayer of St Columba, I Will be Busy, Prayer of a Breton Fisherman, Close to Me, The Grail Prayer, Knowing Me Better, God in My Daily Life, Sarum Prayer, Healing Our Memories, Psalm 23.