Julian of Norwich

Teachings from this fourteenth-century mystic provide spiritual direction and call for you to open yourself, body and soul, to divine love. Many people are familiar with the phrase "All shall be well" but do not know much, if anything, about Julian of Norwich, the fourteenth-century English mystic who wrote those words. Thomas Merton declared her to be without a doubt one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices, and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams says that her writings may well be the most important work of Christian reflection in the English language. This accessible introduction to Julian's Revelations of Divine Love, an extended reflection on a series of her mystical visions, includes an informative introduction that addresses the historical, cultural and sociological context of Julians life and writings. Mary Earles facing-page commentary focuses on Julians profoundly hopeful vision of humanity and God, her creative imagery and her rigorous honesty about the spiritual life. Drawing directly from Julians text, Earle addresses a variety of topics essential to understanding Julians mysticism, including the infinite nature of God, the life of prayer, Gods suffering with us, the eternal and undying life of the soul, the motherhood of Jesus and the motherhood of God, all shall be well and more. Drawing directly from Julians text, the commentary addresses a variety of topics including the infinite nature of God, the life of prayer, Gods suffering with us, the eternal and undying life of the soul, the motherhood of Jesus and the motherhood of God, all shall be well and more.