Revelations of Divine Love

by Julian of Norwich
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  • ID: 1978
  • Added: 2025-10-11
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
  • Publisher: DigiCat
  • Published: 2022-05-28
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  • Reviews: 3

In 'Revelations of Divine Love,' Julian of Norwich shares her visionary experiences and theological reflections, written during the 14th century. Her work is notable as one of the earliest English texts by a woman, blending vivid imagery and allegory to convey divine love and the nature of God. Julian's unique contemplative style invites readers to engage with the emotional and sensory dimensions of spirituality, transcending mere dogma. Her writings reflect a life dedicated to contemplation and a deep understanding of Christ's suffering and love, offering a radical perspective that emphasizes love over fear. This seminal work is essential for those interested in mysticism, medieval spirituality, or the role of women in religious thought, challenging readers to explore their own spiritual lives and cultivate a deeper relationship with the divine.

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Goodreads · 2025-10-11
remarkable 4.50

A remarkable work of revelatory insight, standing alongside other classics of Medieval religious literature.

This book is a standout piece of Medieval religious literature, offering deep insights and revelations. It is considered a classic, comparable to works like 'The Cloud of Unknowing' and 'Piers Plowman.' The reviewer highlights its significance as a foundational text in the genre.

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    A remarkable work of revelatory insight

    stands alongside The Cloud of Unknowing and Piers Plowman as a classic of Medieval religious literature

    A remarkable work of revelatory insight, that stands alongside The Cloud of Unknowing and Piers Plowman as a classic of Medieval religious literature

The Guardian · 2015-05-05
profound 4.50

A powerful exploration of God's love for humanity through 15 visions experienced by a woman.

This book presents a profound exploration of religious visions, focusing on God's love for humanity. The reviewer highlights the clarity and impact of these visions, making the book a significant religious text.

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    A woman aged around 30 experienced 15 visions – or revelations, or, in the original Middle English, 'shewings', in which God's love for humanity was made clear

    God's love for humanity was made clear

    God's love for humanity was made clear

sipech.wordpress.com · Sipech · 2014-10-27
insightful 4.00

A significant literary work, notable for being one of the earliest books written in English by a woman.

This book is not only a religious text but also a landmark in English literature, being one of the earliest works written by a woman. The reviewer emphasizes its historical significance and literary importance.

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    As a literary work, it stands out as being one of the earliest books we have preserved written in English by a woman

    one of the earliest books we have preserved written in English by a woman

    one of the earliest books we have preserved written in English by a woman

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