Julian of Norwich

Julian of Norwich

by Philip Sheldrake
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Julian of Norwich is the late fourteenth-century and early fifteenth-century English woman theologian.

With her mystical writings, she has become one of the most popular and influential spiritual figures of our times.

In Julian of Norwich: "In God's Sight", the eminent scholar, Philip Sheldrake, offers a study of the theology that Julian expresses in her writings.

The author examines what is known about Julian's mystical experience or mystical consciousness, discusses what can be surmised about Julian's likely identity, and places her writings in historical, cultural, and spiritual contexts.

Julian of Norwich: "In God's Sight" is based on a faithful reading of Julian's texts, especially the Long Text, as well as on her own declared theological-spiritual purpose.

This compelling book: Presents a contextually grounded study of the key elements of Julian's theology Offers a scholarly work by a well-known expert in the field Unlocks an ever-richer understanding of Julian's writings Includes an examination of the key texts attributed to Julian.

First published
2018
Publishers
Wiley & Sons· Incorporated· John
Subjects
Julian·Of norwich·1343-devotional literature·History and criticism·Mysticism·Great britain

Philip Sheldrake

About Philip Sheldrake

British theology professor, London and Durham....

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