"The Mystical Element of Religion as Learned from St. Catherine of Genoa and Her Friends, Volume 1" is the fundamental work of the Austrian theologian Friedrich Hugel. In this book, he examines the concept of mysticism in the Christian religion through the lens of the life and experience of Saint Catherine of Genoa and her entourage. The author deeply explores the place and significance of mystical discoveries in the faith and spiritual development of a person. Hugel demonstrates his expertise in the field of religious studies by revealing important aspects of the mystical experience of significant figures in Christianity. The book offers an in-depth analysis and comparison between the spiritual practices of the saints and standard religious views. Readers interested in religious and philosophical topics will find in this book much that is interesting and important for their own spiritual development and understanding of the role of mysticism in religious practice."