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Julian of Norwich's Revelations of Divine Love is truly an astounding work: an inspiring example of Christian mysticism, a unique contribution to Christian theology, the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. Veronica Mary Rolf guides us as we read, examining its fourteenth-century context and illuminating our understanding of this enduring work.

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Author:   Veronica Mary Rolf
Publisher:   IVP Academic
Imprint:   IVP Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 20.90cm
Weight:   0.282kg
ISBN:  

9780830850884

ISBN 10:   0830850880
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   12 June 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

A Note on Citations Preface Part I: Getting to Know Julian of Norwich 1. Why Julian Now? 2. Who Was Julian? 3. Intriguing Questions About Julian 4. A Brief History of Julian's Texts 5. Glossary of Julian's Terms Part II: Exploring Julia's Revelations of Divine Love 6. A Guided Tour of Julian's Revelations 7. Digging Deeper into Julian's Themes 8. A Retreat with Julian's Revelations 9. For Further Exploration Author Index Subject Index Scripture Index

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Author and scholar Veronica Mary Rolf delights in her subject, Julian of Norwich, the medieval mystic who was an anchoress enclosed for 25 years. Rolf's just published book, An Explorer's Guide to Julian of Norwich, brings us into the world of a woman who counsels us not just to love God, but 'to clothe ourselves in the love of God.' -- Liz Dossa, Catholic San Francisco, July 12, 2018

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Veronica Mary Rolf is an independent scholar of medieval studies, educated at Columbia University; an academic lecturer; a professional playwright; and a master teacher of dramatic arts in New York, London, Buenos Aires, and Berkeley. She is the author of the award-winning Julian's Gospel: Illuminating the Life and Revelations of Julian of Norwich.

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