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Beschreibung
A foundational work of Christian mysticism presenting a sustained reflection on divine love, suffering, and spiritual understanding. In Revelations of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich records and interprets a series of visions, developing a theological and contemplative framework centred on the nature of divine compassion and the ultimate coherence of creation.
The text proceeds through meditation and exposition, moving from the immediate experience of revelation to a considered interpretation of its meaning. Presented here in the translation by Grace Warrack, the work is rendered in clear and accessible prose while preserving the structure and tone of the original text. Julian's method combines devotional reflection with careful reasoning, allowing the work to function both as a record of vision and as a structured spiritual inquiry.
Regarded as one of the earliest surviving works in English by a woman, Revelations of Divine Love has remained central to the study of Christian mysticism. It continues to be read for its clarity of expression, its theological depth, and its enduring exploration of spiritual perception.
A foundational work of Christian mysticism presenting a sustained reflection on divine love, suffering, and spiritual understanding. In Revelations of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich records and interprets a series of visions, developing a theological and contemplative framework centred on the nature of divine compassion and the ultimate coherence of creation.
The text proceeds through meditation and exposition, moving from the immediate experience of revelation to a considered interpretation of its meaning. Presented here in the translation by Grace Warrack, the work is rendered in clear and accessible prose while preserving the structure and tone of the original text. Julian's method combines devotional reflection with careful reasoning, allowing the work to function both as a record of vision and as a structured spiritual inquiry.
Regarded as one of the earliest surviving works in English by a woman, Revelations of Divine Love has remained central to the study of Christian mysticism. It continues to be read for its clarity of expression, its theological depth, and its enduring exploration of spiritual perception.
Über den Autor
Julian of Norwich (c.1343-after 1416) was an English anchoress and mystic whose writings are among the most important works of Christian spirituality. Living a life of religious enclosure, she composed Revelations of Divine Love as a reflection on a series of visions, offering a sustained exploration of divine love and human experience. Her work has remained influential in theological and devotional traditions.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
Fachbereich: Populäre Schriften
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781617203411
ISBN-10: 1617203416
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Julian Of Norwich
Übersetzung: Warrack, Grace
Hersteller: Sublime Books
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 7 mm
Von/Mit: Julian Of Norwich
Erscheinungsdatum: 25.04.2011
Gewicht: 0,17 kg
Artikel-ID: 106963389