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Julian of NorwichRevelations of Divine Love
Julian of NorwichNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1393A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Why does Julian emphasize the physical attributes of Christ's Passion—e.g., the crowning with thorns, the scourging and bleeding? What symbolic meanings does Julian draw from these details?
Julian repeatedly affirms that the showings are consistent with the official teaching of the Church. Why do you think she deems it necessary to emphasize this point? Are there any aspects of Julian's theology that might be seen as novel or controversial?
What role does the Virgin Mary play in Julian's revelations? Think about the personal qualities she embodies in the showings and how she relates to her Son, Jesus.
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