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ISBN: 1778785069

ISBN13: 9781778785061

Revelations of Divine Love ( in Middle English)

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Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich is a medieval Christian mystical text, notable for being the earliest surviving book written in English by a woman. It details sixteen mystical visions or "shewings" that Julian experienced in 1373 while on her deathbed. After recovering, Julian documented these visions in a short manuscript, known as the Short Text. Over the following decades, she expanded upon her reflections, producing the more extensive Long Text, both of which were written in Middle English.


The work gained renewed interest centuries after Julian's death. Her writings were preserved through various manuscripts, with the Long Text first published in 1670 by Benedictine monk Serenus de Cressy. The 19th-century revival of her work led to multiple reprints, and in 1901, Grace Warrack's translation introduced Julian's insights to a wider 20th-century audience. Revelations of Divine Love continues to be studied for its profound spiritual reflections and historical significance in Christian mysticism.


This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

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Christian Books & Bibles Devotionals Mysticism Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Religion Religion & Spirituality Spirituality

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Exquisite Revelation of Julian's Exoeriences

Published by Susan K , 1 year ago
This book reminds us of the role of scholars and authors. Those who follow their curiosity and passion to understand and share what they uncover with others. This is a very readable, revelatory, and kind book.

Revelations of Divine Love

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Initially I had to 'adapt' to the period language, as I have other authors of this era who have been mildly modernized by translators. Once getting into the book though I found it inspiring,awakening and most useful for Godly appreciation & meditive incitment.

God as Lover

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I enjoyed reading this book. It is an account of 16 visions which appeared to Mother Julian (1342-1416) along with her meditations of the experience. She was a recluse who lived in Norwich in what is now the British Isles. I had not considered the LORD my God as my lover until I learned this from Julian. In her natural style, she explained to me the love God has for each of us. This statement of hers has meant a great deal to me, " Some of us believe that God is almighty, and may do everything; and that he is all wise and can do everything; but that he is all love, and >>will<< do everything - there we draw back. And as I see it, this ignorance is the greatest of all hindrances to God's lovers." I feel that this is a message from which many may benefit, regardless of creed. In addition, I learned a bit about the solitary religious life which was popular in the Middle Ages. If you are interested in learning of the love God has for you, or in the religion of the Middle Ages, this book will be interesting to you.

valuable reading

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Julian of Norwich's Showings is yet another indispensable volume in "The Classics of Western Spirituality" series. It contains the sixteen visions given to Julian who lived alone as an Anchoress in late 14th-early 15th century England. This volume contains both the short and long text of Julian's visions. Julian writes with a lucid depth of feeling rarely encountered in descriptions of God's love. Julian's love for Christ is clearly felt in these pages. The preface and introduction give ample justification for claiming a place of importance for Julian's writings in the pantheon of mystical and spiritual writers. This is valuable reading for everyone who wants to know the love of God more.

Everyone's Favorite Mystic

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
At the time she wrote, Julian's "showings" were not considered completely compatible with Church doctrine. However, she was not censured by the people of Norwich or the Church. She is famous for her audacity, in that she claimed her writings were as inspired as the Bible. Moreover for her specific doctrine that God is our Mother as much as he is our Father. Meaning only that his character transcends the way we think of gender and especially the roles we have attribute to it. Julian also stated that in God there is no wrath. I recommend this book to anyone reading for fun, for theological insight, or for any combination of feminist or spiritual curiosity. She was an amazing woman whose work is perpetually relevant as a religious and as a feminist text.
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