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The Cloud of Unknowing by Evelyn Underhill

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This 14th-century text for those starting on the path to a contemplative life states that a "cloud of unknowing" separates people from God, and that it can only be penetrated by love.

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The Cloud of Unknowing by Evelyn Underhill

The Cloud of Unknowing is an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in the latter half of the 14th century. The text is a spiritual guide to contemplative prayer. -Be willing to be blind, and give up all longing to know the why and how, for knowing will be more of a hindrance than a help.- This 1912 edition was edited by Evelyn Underhill, and contains her introduction.
Christian philosopher and teacher Evelyn Underhill (1875–1941) helped establish mysticism as a legitimate philosophy. She achieved international fame with the 1911 publication of Mysticism and wrote nearly 40 other books, including novels and poetry. The first woman invited to lecture on theology at Oxford, she was the religion editor for Spectator.
Kim Boykin has a Ph.D. in theology from Emory University. She teaches at Marymount College and is the author of Zen for Christians.
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ISBN 13 9780486824277
ISBN 10 0486824276
Title The Cloud of Unknowing
Author Evelyn Underhill
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2018-05-25
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.