Revelations of Divine Love

Discover the profound insights of Julian of Norwich in 'Revelations of Divine Love', a timeless masterpiece in medieval religious literature. This unique trade paperback, published by Penguin UK, showcases an eloquent translation by Elizabeth Spearing from the original Middle English, ensuring modern readers appreciate Julian's passionate and intimate relationship with God. Through a series of divine visions, Julian delves into Christ's passion, revealing both the depth of human suffering and the boundless love and forgiveness that God offers. The book comprises two versions: the short text, capturing her immediate revelations, and the long text, which provides a more speculative theological exploration two decades later. This edition is embellished with insightful notes and appendices that guide readers through the rich historical and spiritual context of Julian's thought. As the first woman author in English, Julian of Norwich opens a window into spiritual awakening and mystical theology. Ideal for scholars, students, and spiritual seekers alike, 'Revelations of Divine Love' invites reflection on faith, love, and our relationship with the divine. Buy now to explore the transformative power of Julian's mystical journey and enrich your understanding of medieval spirituality. Enjoy free shipping on this inspiring literary gem!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446739
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1998
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240


Description:
One of the first woman authors, Julian of Norwich produced in Revelations of Divine Love a remarkable work of revelatory insight, that stands alongside The Cloud of Unknowing and Piers Plowman as a classic of Medieval religious literature. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from Middle English by Elizabeth Spearing, with an introduction and notes by A.C. Spearing.
After fervently praying for a greater understanding of Christ's passion, Julian of Norwich, a fourteenth-century anchorite and mystic, experienced a series of divine revelations. Through these 'showings', Christ's sufferings were revealed to her with extraordinary intensity, but she also received assurance of God's unwavering love for man and his infinite capacity for forgiveness. Written in a vigorous English vernacular, the Revelations are one of the most original works of medieval mysticism and have had a lasting influence on Christian thought.
This edition of the Revelations 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. Elizabeth Spearing's translation preserves Julian's directness of expression and the rich complexity of her thought. An introduction, notes and appendices help to place the works in context for modern readers.
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.
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