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Julian of Norwich: Mysticism and Philosophy
Author(s) -
Duran Jane
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
new blackfriars
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1741-2005
pISSN - 0028-4289
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-2005.2009.01275.x
Subject(s) - mysticism , philosophy , work (physics) , quality (philosophy) , art , theology , epistemology , physics , thermodynamics
Abstract Parts of Julian's Showings are examined for their didactic quality, and her work is briefly compared to that of Mechthild and Hildegard. The commentary of Tobin, Chervin and others is alluded to, and it is concluded that Julian is an exemplary teacher.