The Mirror Of Simple Souls

""The Mirror of Simple Souls"" is a medieval mystical text written by Evelyn Underhill. The book explores the spiritual journey of a soul seeking union with God through the allegorical tale of a young woman named Amour. Amour is guided by a spiritual mentor, Dame Nature, who helps her navigate the challenges and obstacles of the spiritual path. Along the way, Amour encounters various allegorical characters, including the Seven Deadly Sins, who represent the obstacles that must be overcome in order to achieve spiritual union. The book offers insights into the nature of God, the human soul, and the spiritual journey, and is considered a classic of medieval mystical literature. Underhill's translation and commentary on the original text provides readers with a deeper understanding of the spiritual themes and symbolism in the book. Overall, ""The Mirror of Simple Souls"" is a rich and complex work that offers readers a glimpse into the spiritual beliefs and practices of medieval Europe.THIS 26 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.