The Language and Doctrine of Desire in Julian of Norwich's Revelations

A literary criticism of the book "Revelations of Devine Love," by Julian of Norwich is presented. It explores the writing style of the author including meaning of the words desire and wish which are frequently used in the book. It mentions that Julian expresses God's desire and longin...

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Main Author: Pezzini, Domenico 1937-2021 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2011
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2011, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Pages: 305-335
Further subjects:B Contemplation
B Revelations of Divine Love (Book)
B Desire
B Julian, of Norwich, b. 1343
B Religion
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Summary:A literary criticism of the book "Revelations of Devine Love," by Julian of Norwich is presented. It explores the writing style of the author including meaning of the words desire and wish which are frequently used in the book. It mentions that Julian expresses God's desire and longing through the line "Jesus' thirst." It adds that the book is scholarly with recurring sentences and full of contemplation.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly