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| Name: |
Julian of Norwich | | Birth Date: |
1342 | | Death Date: |
c. 1416 | | Nationality: |
English | | Gender: |
Female | | Occupations: |
mystic, writer |
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 Biography of Julian of Norwich
439 words, approx. 2 pages
 Julian of Norwich (1342-ca. 1416) was the most important English mystic of the 14th century. Her spirituality is strongly Trinitarian and basically Neoplatonic. In her Revelations of Divine Love Julian relates that in May 1373, when she was 30 years... summary from source:
 Biography of Julian of Norwich
3,955 words, approx. 13 pages
 Julian of Norwich's writings are centered in a vision of Christ's Crucifixion which she experienced while seriously ill--a vision so compelling and complex that it filled her life. She recovered from the illness to spend the next twenty years in... 
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 Julian of Norwich Quotes
36,069 words, approx. 120 pages
Julian of Norwich (c. November 1342 - c.1413) Philosopher and mystic Revelations of Divine Love (c.1393) "Revelations to one who could not read a Letter, Anno Dom. 1373" : this work provides almost all the information that is known about Julian....
Encyclopedia and Summary Information
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 Julian of Norwich Summary
877 words, approx. 3 pagesJULIAN OF NORWICH (1342–1416?), known as Lady Julian, Dame Julian, and Mother Julian, was an English mystic and Christian theologian. Julian lived in the century in which Europe was ravaged by the Black Death, and England and France were torn by... summary from source:
 Julian of Norwich Information
821 words, approx. 3 pages
Julian of Norwich (c. November 8, 1342 – c. 1416) is considered to be one of the greatest English mystics. Little is known of her life aside from her writings. Even her name is uncertain, the name "Julian" coming from the Church of St Julian in...
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 Anglican Theological Review Julian of Norwich: Mystic and Theologian
01/01/2001: 1,131 words, approx. 4 pages Julian of Norwich: Mystic and Theologian. By Grace M. Jantzen. New York and Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 2000. xxv + 230 pp. $16.95 (paper). Ordinarily a reviewer is asked to comment on a new work. It is my pleasure here to reflect on... summary from source:
The Modern Language Review Julian of Norwich: A Book of Essays.(Review)
10/01/2001: 1,031 words, approx. 3 pages Julian of Norwich: A Book of Essays. Ed. by SANDRA J. MCENTIRE. (Garland Medieval Casebooks, 21) New York and London: Garland. 1998. xxi+341 pp. 70 [pounds sterling]. 'You ought to look at that tree right over there', said Rabbit. 'I can see...
Literary Criticism
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 Critical Essay by Denise Nowakowski Baker
11,438 words, approx. 38 pages
In the excerpt that follows, Baker examines several of Julian's revelations in detail, focusing on the vision that derived from the biblical parable of the Lord and the Servant. The critic suggests that Julian's interpretation of this vision diverges from traditional emphasis on sin and punishment, and instead uses the story to demonstrate forgiveness and redemption.
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Critical Essay by Joan M. Nuth
10,979 words, approx. 37 pages
In the following excerpt, Nuth delineates Julian's concept of grace, which she says finds its coherence in Julian's unfailing emphasis on divine love for humanity.
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Critical Essay by Ritamary Bradley
9,740 words, approx. 33 pages
In the essay that follows, Bradley places Julian's writings within the context of the traditions of Christian mysticism and the canon of English literature.
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