The book provides an introduction to the subject of mysticism, presenting it from the point of view of metaphysics, psychology, and symbolism. It examines the different stages of development a mystic typically experiences.

Latest episodes of the podcast Mysticism: A Study in Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness by Evelyn Underhill

• 01 Preface to the 12th Edition
• 02 Preface to the 1st Edition
• 03 The Point of Departure, part 1
• 04 The Point of Departure, part 2
• 05 Mysticism and Vitalism, part 1
• 06 Mysticism and Vitalism, part 2
• 07 Mysticism and Psychology, part 1
• 08 Mysticism and Psychology, part 2
• 09 The Characteristics of Mysticism, part 1
• 10 The Characteristics of Mysticism, part 2
• 11 Mysticism and Theology, part 1
• 12 Mysticism and Theology, part 2
• 13 Mysticism and Symbolism, part 1
• 14 Mysticism and Symbolism, part 2
• 15 Mysticism and Magic
• 16 The Mystic Way, Introductory
• 17 The Awakening, part 1
• 18 The Awakening, part 2
• 19 The Purification of the Self, part 1
• 20 The Purification of the Self, part 2
• 21 The Illumination of the Self, part 1
• 22 The Illumination of the Self, part 2
• 23 Voices and Visions, part 1
• 24 Voices and Visions, part 2
• 25 Introversion. Part I: Recollection and Quiet, part 1
• 26 Introversion. Part I: Recollection and Quiet, part 2
• 27 Introversion. Part 2: Contemplation, part 1
• 28 Introversion. Part 2: Contemplation, part 2
• 29 Ecstasy and Rapture, part 1
• 30 Ecstasy and Rapture, part 2
• 31 The Dark Night of the Soul, part 1
• 32 The Dark Night of the Soul, part 2
• 33 The Unitive Life, part 1
• 34 The Unitive Life, part 2
• 35 Conclusion