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Revelations of Divine Love

By: Julian of Norwich
Narrated by: Katie Scarfe
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On May 8, 1373, 30-year-old Julian of Norwich, sick and near death, had a series of visions of Christ. In these 16 visions she learnt about God's loving nature. God in Julian's visions was not angry and wrathful. Instead, the three properties of God were presented as life, love and light, and all of His creation was good, including his servant, man. In Julian's version, Man is not to blame for his sin; instead it is something that he must experience and overcome in his spiritual journey with God.

The version of Christian theology presented in Revelations of Divine Love - the first published book in English attributed to a woman - was highly liberal and incredibly progressive for its time. The book contains some of the most profound spiritual writing ever written and remains a perennial favorite among Christians.

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Extraordinary narration, questionable translation

I could scarcely imagine a more captivating, charming narrator than Katie Scarfe for this incredible book. I adore Julian and her message of love. However, I was not aware that this was the Mirabai Starr translation, which is no deeper than the plot of a feel-good movie. The translation, if you can call it that, glosses over difficult linguistic and conceptual realities in favor of an upbeat modernization. The result is a shallow, overly simplistic rendering. Had I know this, I wouldn't have purchased it. So five stars for extraordinary narration, five stars for Julian's original message, and one star for translation.

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Beautiful Revelation of Truth

This book will leave you knowing you are precious, protected, and wholly loved by God. You will not be the same person after reading this book that you were before you began it if you allow Julian’s revelations to enter in your heart. I highly recommend this book if you are seeking to deepen your relationship with God.

Carolyn Berghuis, MS, ND, CTN

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LOVE

This is an amazing book. I love this new translation and the narrator is PERFECT. I listened to it and immediately started it over and listened again. As an aspiring mystic I have been reading everything I can find on the subject. While this is not a "how to" like some others (e.g. St. Teresa), it is so inspiring and I could feel the love of God as I listened. Just a wonderful experience.

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  • 07-12-21

A True Gem

These revelations serve the highest purpose, to bring our souls closer to God till we become One with the Divine. It is so rich, so nurturing, so inspiring! Bless God, Yeshua, the Divine Mother and Julian of Norwich for this blessed gift for humanity.

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The mystical love of God

Well done. It is difficult to read the old language, but here, it is easily listened too.

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Fantastic Narration

I wanted to add to the choir of voices expressing how lovely the narration is. A revelation in its own right. Highly recommended.

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loved it!

loved it! the reader was brilliant. the contents divine. to hear these words from 600 years ago, shows me the continuity of our Christian experience through the age.

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Excellent +++

SO SO GOOD … highly recommend this book especially to those seeking deeper, deeper spiritual experience and understanding.

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Fabulous book

Fabulous book! The narrator made this book come alive! The content is very applicable to today’s spiritual wisdom.

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Amazing

I have listened to this book three times now. I still Learn so much. The voice of the reader is so so beautiful

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  • 01-30-19

Excellent

A wonderful translation. I started reading/studying Julian of Norwich in 2004, 15 years have gone by! I wholeheartedy recommend this translation, it flows, it sounds good and is quite beautiful. It reminds me of Carmen Acevedo Butcher's translation of The Cloud of Unknowing, a marvellous companion-piece, I dare to suggest.

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  • graci
  • 08-02-20

A book like no other

I think it is now three times that I have listened to this audiobook. I intend to start listening to it again. Not every day but as a background to my life, which is what it has become. It is so deep and full. I will never grow out of it or become tired of it. I hope to listen on a roll perhaps for ever.

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  • 02-16-20

Divine Love

Beautifully read, modern translation of Julian's visions if God's love for us. God's all encompassing love for His creation and people that she interprets from the 14th century is a message we all should hear.

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  • BristolVoyage
  • 04-21-22

Interesting

An interesting book, especially given the author.
It's a shame the narrator performed it as if it were a Mills and Boon novel for some reason.

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  • Faye Mackenzie
  • 12-14-22

Pure truth and wisdom from an English Mystic

If you want to know the real nature of God and haven’t been able to relate to God as portrayed by “the church”….get ready….everything you need to know has been delivered by Mother Julian.

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