Julian Of Norwich And Revelations Of Divine Love (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425312664)

Julian of Norwich and Revelations of Divine Love is a book written by F. W. Drake that explores the life and writings of the medieval mystic and theologian, Julian of Norwich. Julian lived in the 14th century and wrote about her experiences of divine visions and revelations, which she believed were given to her by God. In this book, Drake provides a comprehensive overview of Julian's life and the historical context in which she lived. He examines her major work, Revelations of Divine Love, which is considered one of the most important works of Christian mysticism. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of Julian's life and work, including her teachings on the nature of God, the role of suffering in the Christian life, and the importance of prayer and contemplation.Drake also explores the influence of Julian's writings on later Christian thinkers, including Thomas Merton and Evelyn Underhill. He discusses the enduring relevance of Julian's teachings for contemporary readers, and how they can help us to deepen our own spiritual lives.Overall, Julian of Norwich and Revelations of Divine Love is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Christian mysticism, medieval history, or spiritual growth. It offers a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the life and teachings of one of the most important figures in Christian mysticism.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Masters of the Spiritual Life, by F. W. Drake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595595.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. W. Drake
ISBN-10: 1425312667
ISBN-13: 9781425312664
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d