Mysticism And The Doctrine Of Atonement (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162857411)

Mysticism And The Doctrine Of Atonement is a book written by Evelyn Underhill, a prominent British writer and philosopher known for her works on mysticism and spirituality. The book explores the relationship between mysticism and the Christian doctrine of atonement, which is the belief that Jesus Christ's death on the cross reconciled humanity with God. Underhill examines the mystical experiences of various Christian mystics, including St. John of the Cross, Julian of Norwich, and Meister Eckhart, and shows how their experiences relate to the doctrine of atonement. She argues that the mystical experience of union with God is the ultimate goal of the atonement, and that the doctrine is a way of understanding and expressing this experience.Throughout the book, Underhill provides a detailed analysis of the key concepts of atonement and mysticism, and shows how they are interconnected. She also explores the historical development of the doctrine of atonement, and its various interpretations throughout Christian history.Mysticism And The Doctrine Of Atonement is a thought-provoking and insightful book that will appeal to anyone interested in the relationship between mysticism and Christian theology. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers alike.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766147088.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Evelyn Underhill
ISBN-10: 1162857412
ISBN-13: 9781162857411
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.06d