Julian of Norwich: The Showings

Name: Julian of Norwich: The Showings
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Uncovering the Face of the Feminine in Revelations of Divine Love

By Mirabai Starr

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Julian of Norwich: The Showings by Mirabai Starr is a reflective exploration of the life and spiritual revelations of Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century mystic. Through poetic prose, the book delves into Julian's intimate visions and theological insights, offering an interpretation of her writings in the context of her time while highlighting their enduring relevance. This work combines biography with meditative analysis, presenting Julian's profound spiritual wisdom in a modern light.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to spiritual revelations and the mystical insights of Julian of Norwich, presented through lyrical and accessible language by Mirabai Starr. This exploration of divine love and resilience provides profound reflections that are both inspiring and comforting, making it appealing to those interested in spirituality, personal growth, or historical figures significant to the Christian tradition.

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"As a major fan and promoter of Julian of Norwich, whom I call 'my favourite mystic', it is genuinely exciting to find such a faithful but freeing translation of Julian's long-lost Showings. Now they are no longer lost—for anyone!" -Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation

In this contemporary translation of one of the most beloved and influential mystical texts of all time, Julian of Norwich: The Showings brings the message and spirituality of this 14th-century mystic to 21st-century readers. Revelations of Divine Love, the first book published in English attributed to a woman, is also included.

Julian of Norwich, a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, was an English anchoress in East Anglia. At the age of 30, suffering from a severe illness and believing she was on her deathbed, Julian had a series of intense visions of Jesus, which she recorded and then expanded on later in her life. In her visions, God was not angry and wrathful. Instead, the three properties of God were presented as life, love, and light, and all of His creation was good, including his servant, man. In Julian's version, man is not to blame for his sin; sin is something that he must experience and overcome in his spiritual journey with God.

Her message for today's readers is simply this:

She reveals the feminine face of the Divine and reminds us to see God there.
All our failings are an opportunity to learn and grow; they should be honoured, but not dwelled upon.
God's love has nothing to do with love and retribution and everything to do with love and compassion.
In spite of all appearances, all is well.

This book contains some of the most profound spiritual writing ever written and remains a perennial favourite among Christians.

This book was previously published as The Showings of Julian of Norwich. This new edition includes a foreword by Richard Rohr, author of Falling Upwards.

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Julian of Norwich: The Showings is praised for its clear and compelling translation by Mirabai Starr, which makes Julian's profound and mystical insights more accessible to contemporary readers. This work highlights the spiritual depth and relevance of Julian's medieval revelations, enhancing the reader's understanding of her mystic wisdom.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642970364

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Co

Illustration: none

Contributors:

Foreword by Richard Rohr

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative nonfiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught philosophy and world religions at the University of New MexicoTaos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialogue. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss.

Her latest book, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, was named one of the Best Books of 2019 by Spirituality & Practice.

Mirabai is on the 2020 Watkins List of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People of the World. She lives with her extended family in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Mirabaistarr.com

Julian of Norwich (c. 1342 after 1416) was the first woman writer in English and has been called "the female Chaucer." Nothing is known of her background or even her real name, simply that she believed she was a messenger to all Christians because of her 'showings' from God. She has been hailed by Thomas Merton to be "without a doubt one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices," and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams says that her writings "may well be the most important work of Christian reflection in the English language."