Julienne de Norwich est la mystique anglaise la plus importante du XIVe siècle, sa spiritualité étant fortement trinitaire et fondamentalement néoplatonicienne. Dans ses Révélations d'Amour Divin, elle relate seize visions mystiques reçues lors d'une grave maladie en 1373. Bien qu'elle se décrive comme 'illettrée', Julienne écrit dans un style magnifiquement simple, révélant une profonde compréhension de la théologie traditionnelle. Ses visions, souvent centrées sur la Passion du Christ, la conduisent à des aperçus profonds sur la nature de Dieu, aux prises avec les doctrines du péché et de la damnation, tout en embrassant finalement une assurance optimiste que 'tout ira bien'.
Originally published in 1843, this reprint preserves the historical significance and literary value of the work. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes and societal contexts of its time, showcasing the author's unique style and perspective. The reissue allows for a renewed appreciation of its narrative and characters, making it accessible to contemporary audiences while maintaining its original charm and intent.
In Love Enclosed offers short, daily readings of spiritual encouragement, comfort and renewal for those seeking guidance in this busy, confusing world. These words of hope and the love of God are selected from The Revelations of Divine Love, one of the great classics of the spiritual life, written in the fourteenth century by the woman known as Julian of Norwich. It is thought to be the first book written in English by a woman which is still in print today.
Living Water offers short, daily readings of spiritual encouragement, comfort and renewal for those seeking guidance in this busy, confusing world. These words of teaching about prayer and a living relationship with God are selected mainly from Autobiography and The Way of Perfection by Teresa of Avila, a sixteenth-century nun and theologian caught between her passion for the things of this world and an equal passion for God.
The Devotional Revelations and Mystical Visions of a Christian Believer in 14th Century England (Hardcover)
Exploring profound religious visions, Lady Julian of Norwich offers intimate reflections on her experiences with Jesus Christ. Her writings stand out as a poignant expression of faith and spirituality from the Middle Ages, delving into themes of divine love, grace, and the nature of God. This work captures her unique insights and deep emotional connection to her beliefs, making it a significant contribution to Christian literature.
Each book in the Thirty Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity's most beloved spiritual guides.
The fourteenth-century anchorite known as Julian of Norwich offered fervent prayers for a deeper understanding of Christ's passion. The holy woman's petitions were answered with a series of divine revelations that she called "shewings." Her mystic visions revealed Christ's sufferings with extreme intensity, but they also confirmed God's constant love for humanity and infinite capacity for forgiveness. Julian of Norwich's Revelations of Divine Love have had a lasting influence on Christian thought. Written in immediate, compelling terms, her experiences remain among the most original and accessible expressions of medieval mysticism. This edition contains both the short text, which is mainly an account of the shewings and Julian's initial analysis of their meaning, and the long text, completed some 20 years later and offering daringly speculative interpretations.