Evelyn Underhill
Artist of the Infinite Life
Format:Paperback
Publisher:University of Notre Dame Press
Published:30th Sep '98
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This biography explores the life and legacy of a significant spiritual writer, Evelyn Underhill, highlighting her contributions to mysticism.
Evelyn Underhill (1875–1941) is recognized as one of the most significant spiritual writers of the twentieth century. Her life, primarily spent in England, was marked by a fervent quest for deeper understanding and connection to the infinite. Through her writings, she articulated a philosophy that resonates across generations, establishing her as a foundational figure in Christian mysticism. This biography delves into her life and works, providing a rich context for her contributions to spirituality and theology.
In this comprehensive biography, Dana Greene skillfully captures the essence of Evelyn Underhill. Greene not only outlines Underhill's evolution as a mystic and theologian but also offers insights into her personal experiences that shaped her worldview. By weaving together Underhill's spiritual journey with her personal narrative, the biography paints a multifaceted portrait of a woman who was both a thinker and a seeker.
The connections made between Underhill's life and her writings reveal the depth of her character and the sincerity of her quest for truth. Greene's exploration allows readers to appreciate not just Underhill's intellectual contributions but also her humanity, making Evelyn Underhill an inspiring read for anyone interested in spirituality, mysticism, or the life of a remarkable woman.
"In an age when we are trying to retrieve voices of women from their near silence in the history of spirituality, Underhill has much to say to the contemporary reader. . . . Greene’s biography centers on Underhill’s intellectual development, especially as manifested in her writings. This proves no small task when one considers the corpus of Underhill’s over four hundred books, essays, articles, and reviews. Greene has integrated a careful content analysis of works written during each period of Underhill’s life with painstaking research of archival materials, personal correspondence, and personal interviews of those who knew Underhill. In the process she has painted a portrait of a real woman struggling with the critical faith questions of the twentieth century. . . . Greene proves herself to be a literary and historical artist as she combines first-class scholarship, deep insight into the life of her subject, and a flowing, on occasion almost poetic, writing style." —Spirituality Today
“Dana Greene’s fine biography of Underhill . . . is once again a joy to read.” —Review for Religious
“It is hard to capture the mystic on paper, but Dana Greene does a wonderful job of bringing this one to life.” —WaterWheel
ISBN: 9780268027513
Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
Weight: 227g
190 pages