The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill
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The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill by Robyn Wrigley-Carr
A fresh perspective on Evelyn Underhill, exploring the spiritual direction she received and the soul care she offered to others - 'a brilliantly written book' EUGENE PETERSON
The sheer beauty and brilliance of this recent book is the way the close and symbiotic relationship between von Hugel and Underhill is carefully and thoughtfully tracked and traced* Clarion Journal on The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill *
The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill provides a very fine introduction/invitation . . . [it] will make rich and enjoyable reading for those fortunate to be already acquainted with Underhill’s writings. * Journal of Anglican Studies *
Excellent. -- Cally Hammond * Church Times on The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill *
For those who love Evelyn Underhill and her many writings this Prayer Book is a real find! Here in this handsomely produced book is her compilation of prayers from the saints, theologians, liturgical texts, and her own prayers. These served as a resource in her work as a pioneering retreat leader and spiritual director. Reading these prayers puts the reader in the company of a woman of profound wisdom and deep prayerfulness. Her love of God and care for others is palpable. -- Dana Greene, President, The Evelyn Underhill Association on Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book
The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill provides a very fine introduction/invitation . . . [it] will make rich and enjoyable reading for those fortunate to be already acquainted with Underhill’s writings. * Journal of Anglican Studies *
Excellent. -- Cally Hammond * Church Times on The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill *
For those who love Evelyn Underhill and her many writings this Prayer Book is a real find! Here in this handsomely produced book is her compilation of prayers from the saints, theologians, liturgical texts, and her own prayers. These served as a resource in her work as a pioneering retreat leader and spiritual director. Reading these prayers puts the reader in the company of a woman of profound wisdom and deep prayerfulness. Her love of God and care for others is palpable. -- Dana Greene, President, The Evelyn Underhill Association on Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book
Dr Robyn Wrigley-Carr is Senior Lecturer in theology and spirituality at Alphacrucis College, Sydney, Australia. She studied her MCS (Spiritual Theology) at Regent College, Vancouver and her thesis examined 'self-knowledge' in Teresa of Avila. She received an ORS scholarship and additional funding from the University of St Andrews to pursue her PhD full-time and graduated in 2013. Her doctorate examined Baron Friedrich von Hügel as a spiritual director. As well as being an academic, Robyn is a spiritual director and retreat leader, having completed her 3 years of formation training (Grad Dip SD) through Wellspring Spirituality Centre (University of Divinity, Melbourne). She is the editor of Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book (SPCK, 2018) and the Book Reviews Editor for the Journal for the Study of Spirituality. This is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (Taylor & Francis) and is the journal for the British Association for the Study of Spirituality (BASS).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780281081578 |
| ISBN 10 | 0281081573 |
| Title | The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill |
| Author | Robyn Wrigley-Carr |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-03-19 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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