5/26/2023 0 Comments Julian of norwich revelationsIn contrast to the teachings of the medieval church and to commonly held beliefs of the Middle Ages, Julian’s writings emphasize the love and compassion of Christ unlike most people of that era, Julian did not consider illness or suffering a punishment from God but a means of becoming close to God. Her work encompasses her descriptions and explanations of the spiritual insight gained through a series of spiritual visions and visitations she experienced during her severe illness. Showings of Love (also known as Revelations of Divine Love)Īlthough her work bears various titles, Julian chose the word showing, a word used in the Middle Ages to describe a manifestation, a revelation, a dream, or a vision, usually of a religious nature. Essential 1901 long edition of Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich and edited by Grace Warrack. Deciding to become an anchoress, over the next several years she wrote two versions of her Showings of Love. As she recovered she experienced a series of visions. \): Lady Julian’s cell and the window opening into the church.Īccording to her own account, when Julian was thirty years old, she suffered a nearly fatal illness.
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