Ruysbroeck

Ruysbroeck is a book written by Evelyn Underhill, which explores the life and teachings of the medieval Flemish mystic, Jan van Ruysbroeck. The book delves into the historical context of Ruysbroeck's life, his spiritual experiences, and his writings, providing a comprehensive overview of his mystical philosophy and its relevance to contemporary spirituality. Underhill draws on her extensive knowledge of mysticism and theology to provide insightful commentary on Ruysbroeck's writings, highlighting their significance for contemporary readers seeking a deeper understanding of the spiritual life. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of mysticism and theology, as well as for anyone interested in exploring the rich tradition of Christian mysticism.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.