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Julian of Norwich: Showings (Classics of Western Spirituality) Paperback – January 1, 1977

Middle English Edition by Julian of Norwich (Author), Edmund Colledge (Translator), James Walsh (Translator)
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"...these translations thus supersede former ones...if the introductions, translations, and other apparatus of the rest of the series are of the same high quality, the series will be indispensable for most libraries." Library Journal JULIAN OF NORWICH - SHOWINGS translated and introduced by Edmund Colledge, O.S.A., and James Walsh, S.J. As truly as God is our Father, so truly is God our Mother. What, do you wish to know your Lord's meaning in this thing. Know it well, love was his meaning...Who reveals it to you? Love. What did he reveal to you? Love. Why does he reveal it to you? For Love. Julian of Norwich, 1342-c.1423 Julian, an anchoress who lived in solitude in Norwich, England in the late 14th century, received the 16 "showings" or revelations of God's love in a series of experienced visions. The first version was a short text. The second, longer version was apparently written some years after the first, when she had had time to pray and reflect about the teachings God had given her. In the light of their thirteen years of work on the critical edition of Showings, Colledge and Walsh give us this first modern English rendering from the place of Julian's teaching in Catholic Spirituality. The editors present Julian as a skilled theologian and master of rhetorical style. Jean Leclercz, the noted monk, writer, and medievalist, in his preface addresses himself to the question, "Why is this an important work today?" Showings reveals a Julian who experienced God directly and not self-consciously as "our mother." Her revelations of the feminine side of God represent a significant contribution to the tradition. Her graphic visions of the humanity of Christ are marked by vivid imagery and detail. But the special appeal of Julian lies in her theology of the all- embracing fullness of divine love. Julian is certainly a warm and approachable companion for the mystical journey.
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    English, Middle English
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    January 1, 1977
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0809120917
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0809120918
  8. Lexile measure
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In a time when Christian women mystics are at last being discovered, Julian of Norwich still stands out as one of the most essential--and one of the most approachable. An anchoress who lived in solitude in Norwich, England, in the late 14th century, Julian's book consists of the 16 "showings" or revelations from God. Most famous is her vision of the universe as she gazes into the smallness of a hazelnut, but the book is rich throughout with beauty. Her style is simple and homely in its images, not unlike the later St. Teresa of Avila. "God almighty is our loving Father," she writes, "and God all wisdom is our loving Mother." She affirms, "our substance is in God, and ... God is in our sensuality." For Julian God is the foundation of all that is, and the foundation of God is love. As she concludes, "What, do you wish to know your Lord's meaning in this thing? Know it well, love was his meaning. Who reveals it to you? Love. What did he reveal to you? Love. Why does he reveal it to you? For love."

The editors, Edmund Colledge, O.S.A., and James Walsh, S.J., worked for 13 years on this beautiful edition. Including a detailed analysis of the text in the introduction, the book also contains an insightful preface from Jean Leclercq, who explores the relevance of Julian's work for today. All of this, however, is in service to these astonishing visions, given to a woman whose single desire was to surrender all to God. --Doug Thorpe

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In the light of their thirteen years of work on the critical edition of Showings, Colledge and Walsh give us this first modern English rendering from their critical text.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paulist Pr; 59466th edition (January 1, 1977)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Middle English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0809120917
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0809120918
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1610L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers appreciate the book's spiritual content, with one noting its focus on Julian's relationship with God and another highlighting its insights into divine providence. Moreover, the text receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer finding the introduction helpful. Additionally, customers value the meditative content, with one mentioning there is plenty to reflect upon.

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Customers appreciate the spiritual content of the book, with one review highlighting its focus on the author's relationship with God and another noting its profound insights into divine providence.

"...are also a considerable number of delightful surprises, and profound insights, that this reader, at least , found moving and valuable, most of them..." Read more

"...Julian takes you into her world by the hand and shares her spirituality with you on a personal level. A great read!" Read more

"...She has a profound faith and trust in divine providence...." Read more

"...want to deepen their relationship with the Lord, God and increase their faith in God." Read more

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Customers find the book readable, with one noting the helpful introduction to the text and another appreciating the best translation.

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"...I found the text interesting and challenging. I have read almost nothing about people's mystical experiences and this makes me want to read more...." Read more

"The notes and Introduction to the text are most helpful and interesting...." Read more

"Best translation and commentary. Good background information provided. Plenty to meditate on." Read more

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"...the long version of Julians "Showings" (included) is truely bliss at its best...." Read more

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  • Inigo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Contains some delightful surprises
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2010
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    To anyone familiar with the Western contemplative and mystical tradition there will be much that is familiar in Julian's "Showings". But there are also a considerable number of delightful surprises, and profound insights, that this reader, at least , found moving and valuable, most of them I am sure unique to Julian. Don't bother with the short version, but do read the introduction, even though it is a bit long, maybe after a first reading of the text, and before a second reading and closer study (which is rewarding).
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  • Cynthia Milotte
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MYSTIC OF CATHOLIC FAME and ANGLICAN OWNERSHIP
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2013
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    If you have read Madame Guyon, Francois Fenelon, you will love Julian of Norwich. All of the same period, Julian takes you into her world by the hand and shares her spirituality with you on a personal level. A great read!
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  • Joseph M. Reninger
    4.0 out of 5 stars A medieval mystical experience
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019
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    Julian of Norwich was an anchoress, a woman who lived in a small room attached to a church in Norwich, England, in the 1300s. Early in her life, she prayed for three graces. First was to have a vivid recollection of Christ's Passion. Second was to experience a severe bodily sickness at age 30, as if she were to die. Third was to have three wounds--"the wound of true contrition, the wound of loving compassion and the wound of longing with my will for God." [p. 179] In her thirtieth year, she did have a sickness that took her to the brink of death, after which she had sixteen visions or "showings" that altered and deepened her spiritual life. She wrote about them immediately after the experience. Twenty years later, she expanded that writing, giving the book richer spiritual detail that she developed with all that time to reflect upon them.

    This book contains both the first text and the longer second text. The translators provide a substantial introduction. As is my way, I read the texts before the introduction in hopes of not having the words pre-interpreted for me. The introduction is mostly a rehash of the text, giving the historical context, showing the connections to biblical and patristic sources, and commenting on her theological insights. I found the introduction a little dry and probably won't re-read it in future readings.

    As for Julian herself, her visions are a mixture of vivid experiences of Christ's bodily suffering and of God's relationship to His creatures. Several themes are prevalent. Her most famous quote (which comes up several times in the text) is "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well." She has a profound faith and trust in divine providence. God has a plan for everyone and things (like her near-death illness) do work out according to His plan for salvation. She appreciates the sacrifice Jesus made for us and wants to unite her suffering more to His. His providence protects us from the greatest evil, sin, but not from suffering: "He did not say: You will not be troubled, you will not be belaboured, you will not be disquieted; but he said: You will not be overcome." [p. 315] The devil tempts us and our own nature can falter, but God's grace is enough to carry us through.

    Another theme she develops is controversial. She discusses the motherhood of God, often referring to Christ as "our Mother." He gives us mercy and feeds us from His own flesh, both maternal attributes. She draws on the popular image of the pelican, a bird that will tear bits of its own flesh to feed its young. All good things come from God, so the goods of motherhood also come from Him. Interestingly, even when referring to Christ as "our Mother," Julian always uses the pronouns "He" or "Him." So she isn't confused about Jesus's gender. In addition to His masculine attributes, He also has what are considered feminine traits, like compassion and tenderness and healing. Just as a father and a mother provide for their children, so God provides for all humans. It's a subtle nuance that is easily lost in casual conversation or reflection.

    I found the text interesting and challenging. I have read almost nothing about people's mystical experiences and this makes me want to read more. That's a good thing.

    Recommended.
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  • Pete D
    5.0 out of 5 stars There is a fare amount of what I would call "Churchifieng" in the first half but the long version of Julians "Showings" (include
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
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    Exceptional!! If you have sought to be enlivened by spirituality this is the book for you! There is a fare amount of what I would call "Churchifieng" in the first half but the long version of Julians "Showings" (included) is truely bliss at its best. Truth has a way of bringing the "bugs" out of the woodwork as it were (the first half "introduction" section) but then freedom is a major threat to power. Just believe what Julian heard and you life will change.... and do pass it on!!!!
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  • A. Gary Angleberger
    5.0 out of 5 stars The notes and Introduction to the text are most helpful ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015
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    The notes and Introduction to the text are most helpful and interesting. Reading "Showings" is a different kind of reading and stretches ones normal focus of the so-called "real world".
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  • Ken
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most important books I've ever read and ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2016
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    One of the most important books I've ever read and continue to read annually, especially during the season Lent. Don't fail to read this one.
    Cross reference what Julian states with other written works.
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  • Kerrie Ventre
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am reading it now, so I do not ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018
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    I am reading it now, so I do not have an opinion, but have been told it is very impressive
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  • May
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013
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    It was wonderful. It helped me understand the mysticism in a different angle. I recommend strongly to those who want to deepen their relationship with the Lord, God and increase their faith in God.
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  • J E Davidson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2015
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    A challenging but essential read for the Christian pligrimage
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    a good read
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  • Amy Boucher Pye
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2017
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    Love Julian! First woman who wrote in English. This series introducing the classics of Western spirituality are wonderful.
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