Brighton Pub releases eBook “The Essentials of Mysticism:And Other Essays” by Evelyn Underhill

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Sept. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- CHANDLER (AZ)—Brighton Publishing LLC proudly announces the eBook release of Evelyn Underhill’s compiled works “The Essentials of Mysticism: And Other Essays.” From the late-1800s, until the mid-1900s, author and poet Evelyn Underhill would become one of the most widely read authorities on matters of spirituality and mysticism. “Brighton Christian Classic Series” are value-priced titles currently available in all popular eBook formats from Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and other fine retailers.

Compiled into a comprehensive reference book, The Essentials of Mysticism: And Other Essays (http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/358099), offers the reader a unique journey into Ms. Underhill’s innovative views on spirituality, prayer, Christianity, and all matters of mysticism.

Peer into the spiritual lives of early church leaders like Plotinus, Julian of Norwich, and Ms. Underhill’s contemporary—Frenchman, Charles Peguy.

Evelyn Underhill, an English Anglo-Catholic writer and poet, often described as a pacifist, was born on December 6, 1875. Ms. Underhill would spend her life engaged in a dogged pursuit of all things spiritual, including those theories and practices pertaining to mysticism.

Over the years, her passion and persistence often prompted her to release her findings in written form—eventually leading to prominence within the Anglican Church. In her later years, she would become lay leader of spiritual retreats as director, guest speaker, and radio lecturer.

“The Brighton Christian Classic Series is a rendering of some of history’s greatest theological voices, all tailored into an easy-to-read format designed to enable Christian growth,” said Kathie McGuire, director of Brighton Publishing LLC. “These master works are intended to stir deep contemplation and fulfill man’s insatiable desire to understand ourselves and our Creator.”