of NorwichRevelations of Divine Love is a spiritual book written by Julian of Norwich, a medieval Christian mystic and anchoress. The book is a collection of Julian's visions and mystical experiences that she had during a severe illness in 1373. In these revelations, she received insights into the nature of God's love and mercy, and the meaning of suffering and redemption.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains Julian's visions and revelations, which are described in vivid and poetic language. She writes ...
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of NorwichRevelations of Divine Love is a spiritual book written by Julian of Norwich, a medieval Christian mystic and anchoress. The book is a collection of Julian's visions and mystical experiences that she had during a severe illness in 1373. In these revelations, she received insights into the nature of God's love and mercy, and the meaning of suffering and redemption.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains Julian's visions and revelations, which are described in vivid and poetic language. She writes about the love of God, the Trinity, sin, and the nature of the soul. The second part of the book is a commentary on the visions, in which Julian reflects on their meaning and significance.Revelations of Divine Love is an important work of Christian mysticism and theology. It is notable for its emphasis on God's love and mercy, and its rejection of the idea of a vengeful God. Julian's writings have influenced many Christian thinkers and writers, and her message of love and compassion continues to inspire readers today.1901. Without any special study of the literature of mysticism for purposes of comparison, in reading Julian's book one is struck by a few characteristics wherein it differs from many other mystical writings, as well as by qualities that belong to most or all of that general designation. Julian does not set out to teach methods of any kind for the gradual drawing near of man to God, but to record and show forth a revelation, granted once, of God's actual nearness to the soul, and for this revelation she herself had been prepared by the stirring of her conscience, her love and her understanding, in a word of her faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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