Mysticism ; The Development of Humankind's Spiritual Consciousness by Underhill, Evelyn - 1967

Bracken Books, London, 1967. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. XVIII, 519, [5] pages. includes a bibliography with bibliographical note to the 13th edition & index.This is a reprint of the revised 12th edition, 1st published in 1930, and it studies mysticism in all its wholeness, as a form of life. The 1st part introduces the subject to the general reader, explaining its art, allegories, metaphysics, symbolism, relationship with magic, and "the masterpieces of Mystic literature, full of strange beauties". The 2nd section examines the nature and development of spiritual consciousness: the necessary stages of organic growth through which the typical mystic passes, and the state of equilibrium towards which he or she tends. -- Front fold over blurb dust jacket has several short tears and tiny chips across the top and bottom edges reinforced with tape from underneath, and is price clipped, and previous owners bookplate tucked in underneath the front fold over flap on the inside of the front cover. The book itself suffers no damage and has no underlining and no annotations. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: New Age & Alternative; mysticism; Religion & Theology. Inventory No: 0277871. . This book weighs over 1 Kg packed and extra postal costs will be asked for when shipping outside Australia..