Ruysbroeck

Evelyn Underhill invites listeners into the world of a remarkable fourteenth‑century mystic, whose writings illuminate the deepest currents of medieval spirituality. Drawing on scarce translations and careful scholarship, she sketches the life of a man who wove together the teachings of earlier saints into a singular vision of the Divine, describing his “sparkling stone” of insight that reflects the Uncreated Light. The author’s prose brings the mystic’s inner landscape to life, showing how his thoughts were rooted in the earthy realities of his time while reaching toward heavenly heights.

Beyond biography, the book explores how this contemplative figure shaped the broader currents of Christian mysticism, positioning him as a bridge between the early church and later spiritual movements. Listeners will discover the enduring relevance of his ideas on love, reason, and the soul’s ascent, presented with the gentle clarity and empathy that mark Underhill’s celebrated work on mysticism.