Julian of Norwich : "In God's Sight" Her Theology in Context PDF
by Philip Sheldrake
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A noted scholar examines the work of the English mystic Julian of Norwich
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 and text-related 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
Written for students of theology and those interested in learning more about this popular mystic, Julian of Norwich: In God's Sight offers ascholarly review of Julian s most important writings.
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