Julian of Norwich: Mysticism and Philosophy
New Blackfriars September 1, 2009 DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-2005.2009.01275.x (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Key points | Argues that Julian of Norwich's Showings demonstrates strong didactic quality and that she is an exemplary teacher, as supported by comparisons to Mechthild and Hildegard and by the commentary of Tobin, Chervin, and others. |
Abstract
AbstractParts 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.