Julian of Norwich

Selections from Revelations of Divine Love-Annotated & Explained

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Produktbeschreibung

This accessible introduction to Julian of Norwich's reflection and commentary on a series of her mystical visions opens up her profoundly hopeful vision of humanity and God, her creative imagery and her rigorous honesty about the spiritual life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SkyLight Paths
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 458g
• ISBN-13: 9781683361633
• ISBN-10: 1683361636
• Artikelnr.: 45375500

Autorenporträt

Mary C. Earle, an Episcopal priest, retreat leader and spiritual director, is the author of Julian of Norwich: Selections from Revelations of Divine Love-Annotated & Explained; The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness and Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings-Annotated and Explained; and coauthor of Holy Companions: Spiritual Practices from the Celtic Saints and Praying with the Celtic Saints. In addition to four books on the spirituality of living with illness, she has written for explorefaith.org. She has been introducing the writings of Julian in seminary classes, retreats and conferences for over twenty years. Mary C. Earle is available to speak on the following topics: * The Weaving of Heaven and Earth: Celtic Christian Spirituality for Today * Befriending: The Heart of Celtic Prayer and Practice * The Book of Creation * The Desert Mothers * The Gift of Divine Rhythms: Sabbath Rest

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
1. The Visions 3
2. Images for God 21
3. Our Relationship to God 27
4. Christ's Passion 61
5. The Trinity 77
6. The Question of Sin 83
7. Prayer and Faith 101
8. The Soul 123
9. Parable of the Lord and the Servant 141
10. The Motherhood of God 165
11. All Shall Be Well 183
Notes 193
Suggestions for Further Reading 195