Revelations of Divine Love

Name: Revelations of Divine Love
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SKU: 9780140446739
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By Julian Of Norwich

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Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich is a profound spiritual work that explores the nature of God and divine love through a series of mystical visions experienced by the author. The book offers insight into the nature of sin, suffering, and redemption, emphasising God's unconditional and encompassing love for humanity. Written with deep sincerity and reflecting a unique theological perspective, this text provides comfort and guidance in spiritual understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring profound spiritual insights and mystical experiences from a Christian perspective. It offers a unique glimpse into the author's personal revelations and reflections on divine love and compassion, providing comfort and inspiration to those seeking spiritual depth and understanding.

Revelations of Divine Love

Contains both the short text, which is mainly an account of the 'showings' themselves and Julian's initial interpretation of their meaning, and the long text, completed some twenty years later, which moves from vision to a daringly speculative theology.

Coming from a society where women were barred from serious writing and teaching, Julian, an anchorite in the great medieval city of Norwich, nevertheless used the English vernacular of the day to describe an extraordinary series of 'showings' which she received from God.

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Coming from a society where women were barred from serious writing and teaching, Julian, an anchorite of the great medieval city of Norwich, nevertheless uses her womanliness and the English vernacular of the day to describe a series of revelations which she received from God in the year 1373.

She identifies the female nature of Christ's suffering and the motherhood of God, using images from domestic daily life, emphasising the homeliness of God's love. She writes in a lively and unpretentious manner and her theology is precise without ever being pedantic.

Revelations of Divine Love showcases Julian's unique perspective and eloquence, inviting readers to explore a profound theological insight that transcends the boundaries of her time.

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Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich is praised for its profound spiritual insights and comforting tone. Reviewers often highlight its timeless wisdom and the way it offers hope through a gentle understanding of divine love. Many readers appreciate its historical significance as one of the first known writings by a woman in the English language, offering a unique perspective on religious and spiritual themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140446739

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by A. Spearing
Notes by A. Spearing
Translated by Dr Elizabeth Spearing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 240

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Biography & Memoir Julian Of Norwich Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Julian of Norwich (c. 1342 after 1416) was the first woman writer in English. 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. A.C. Spearing and Elizabeth Spearing have published numerous books and articles on medieval literature.