A Lesson of Love: The Revelations of Julian of Norwich
by of Norwich Julian
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A translation by Fr. John-Julian, OJN, from the Middle English ofTags
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Julian of Norwich was a contemporary of Chaucer, an anchoress, or hermit, who lived a life of prayer and contemplation in a tiny cell. Her account of her visions in this book were the first writings in the English language by a woman. The deep devotion of this mystic writer inspires the contemporary Order of Julian of Norwich, supporting the practice of contemplative prayer and contemplative spirituality.
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Little is known about this mystic writer who took up residence in St. Julian's Church, Norwich, England. The Showings are her meditations on her mystical experiences of May 8, 1373. Influenced by Neo-Platonism, she sees evil as less real than good. She focuses on the love of God and the care of Christ as mother for those who are devoted to him. show more (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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