Ruysbroeck

Ruysbroeck is a book written by Evelyn Underhill, which is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the Flemish mystic, Jan van Ruysbroeck. The book explores the various aspects of his life, including his early years, his education, and his spiritual journey. It also delves into his works, which include The Spiritual Espousals, The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage, and The Sparkling Stone. Underhill provides a detailed analysis of Ruysbroeck's writings, highlighting the key themes and ideas that are present in his work. She also examines the influence of Ruysbroeck's teachings on later mystical writers, such as Thomas Merton and Evelyn Underhill herself. In addition to the analysis of Ruysbroeck's works, the book also provides a historical context for his life and writings. Underhill explores the political and cultural climate of the time, as well as the religious traditions that influenced Ruysbroeck's thought. Overall, Ruysbroeck is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important mystical writers of the Middle Ages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christian mysticism and spirituality.1914. This monograph is not simply a painstaking summary of the more patent generalities of the subject, but rather a deeply sympathetic entering into the mind of Ruysbroeck, and that, too, with no common insight. Jan van Ruusbroec, otherwise known as Ruysbroeck, is thought, by no few competent judges, to be the greatest of all medieval Catholic mystics. Very little had been written with regard to the life and doctrine of this great Flemish contemplative of the 14th century. Miss Underhill is doing lovers of not only Catholic mysticism, but also of mysticism in general, a great service with this monograph.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.