Lent with Evelyn Underhill by Evelyn Underhill


Lent with Evelyn Underhill
Title : Lent with Evelyn Underhill
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ISBN : 0819214493
ISBN-10 : 9780819214492
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 112
Publication : First published January 1, 1990

A selection from Underhill's enduring devotional writings, chosen for their pertinence to Lenten themes. Half a century has passed since Evelyn Underhill's death, yet her devotional writings have endured as a beacon to those who seek a deeper understanding of the "interior life" in the mystical Christian tradition. The editor's personal discovery of Underhill's works when he was a young student at General Theological Seminary moved him to pursue an extensive knowledge of her writings. From these he has skillfully culled readings appropriate for every day of Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Eve and broadly following liturgical themes. Now back in print, these selections were chosen with the purpose of deepening Lenten observance by allowing the reader to follow the thought of Underhill, from the "spiritual stocktaking" theme for Ash Wednesday to Easter Saturday's joyous anticipation of God's ultimate Gift.


Lent with Evelyn Underhill Reviews


  • Ali

    I liked this book for a few reasons: 1. Evelyn Underhill has great insights and is very thought provoking. 2. The selections for each day were short, 1-2 pages and easy for me to incorporate into my daily routine. 3. The selections were from a variety of Underhill's writings, so they give a nice intro to her various works. 4. The passages chosen were pertinent to the day, when the day was special like Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, the Triduum, etc. Of the three Lenten devotionals I undertook to read this Lent this is the only one I read the entirety of.