revelations of divine love best translation

Those of us who have been living with Julian's writings for a number of decades have good cause to be deeply grateful for the work of Veronica Mary Rolf (her book Julian's Gospel published by Orbis in 2013 has become a classic). It can serve as a first-time introduction to this marvelous mystic or a fifth-time deeper journey. I have been fed for many years by Julian, but this is a new and generous feeding. The grand and optimistic vision of Lady Julian is fully presented and profoundly supported in this excellent guide by Veronica Mary Rolf. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, NM (For the complete review see 'Book Reviews' on this website.) In this exquisite book, scholar of medieval studies Rolf (Julian’s Gospel ) introduces medieval mystic and Christian theologian Julian of Norwich in all her astonishing brightness. Rolf plumbs Julian’s spiritual audacity in this must-read for those interested in medieval Christianity and literature.

Starred Review in Publishers Weekly, 4/9/18:

Throughout, Rolf advocates taking a deeply contemplative approach to Julian's Revelations if we are to experience her profound realization that because God is Love, “all shall be well.” Then she digs deeper into Julian's theological themes, including the innovative notion of the 'motherhood of God.' She also offers a chapter on developing and leading a retreat with Julian's Revelations, both for individuals and groups. With dramatic intensity, Rolf sets Julian's text in its tumultuous fourteenth century context and sheds light on each one of Julian's sixteen Revelations. Veronica Mary Rolf, who has been studying Julian's text for decades, serves as a reliable guide for readers willing to take up and read the Revelations of Divine Love.

They need a personal guide to explore the historical and religious context of her text in order to shed light on her Revelations. Thomas Merton called Julian “one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices” and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, termed the Revelations “the most important work of Christian reflections in the English language.” Yet despite Julian's worldwide popularity and great appeal, some readers have difficulty entering into her medieval mindset and understanding her mystical theology.

The Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich is an astounding work of Christian mysticism and a unique contribution to Christian theology. Winner of the 2018 IVP's Readers' Choice Award

Revelations of divine love best translation