One of the most important and beautiful books in the English Spiritual tradition, and the first ever published in English by a woman author. Complete versions of the extended version of her writings known as the Long Text—in which she developed her ideas over a period of decades—survive in the form of three separate manuscripts. During the 16th century it was owned by the Catholic Lowe family. Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019. del Mastro, Image Books, 1977 2. Only one other complete version of the Long Text appeared in English between 1902 and 1958: Dom Roger Hudleston's translation of the Sloane manuscript, published in 1927. REVELATIONS OF DIVINE LOVE. After this my sight began to fail and all grew dark around me in the room, as though it had been night, except for the image of the cross in which I saw a light for all mankind—I did not know how. One of the first woman authors, Julian of Norwich produced in Revelations of Divine Love a remarkable work of revelatory insight, that stands alongside The Cloud of Unknowing and Piers Plowman as a classic of Medieval religious literature After fervently praying for a greater understanding of Christ's passion, Julian of Norwich, a fourteenth-century anchorite and mystic, ex "Revelations of Divine Love" is a text of Julian of Norwich's dream visions that she had when she was near death. After falling deathly ill, St. Julian received sixteen different mystical revelations; in this splendid work, she describes and reflects upon those revelations. It is the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. Divine in the Passion 46 XXIV. [73][74] New editions of Julian's book published this century include: Sr Anna Maria Reynolds, and Julia Bolton Holloway, Julian of Norwich: Extant Texts and Translation (Sismel, 2001);[75] Denise N. Baker, The Showings of Julian of Norwich (Norton, 2004);[76] Nicholas Watson and Jacqueline Jenkins, The writings of Julian of Norwich (Brepols, 2006);[77] Elisabeth Dutton, Julian of Norwich: A Revelation of Love (Yale University Press, 2010);[78] and Barry Windeatt, Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love (OUP, 2015). Augustine Baker edited a treatise including two brief passages by Julian, which was kept in Paris until 1793. Julian sees a part of the Passion of Jesus upon his face, and her understanding is deepened by being guided down to the bottom of the sea. It is heavily imbued with mysticism, where the author attempts to move beyond normal human thought, exploring sensations and feelings and the relationship with God. revelations of divine love . [131] She evolved her ideas after years of contemplation upon her visions. Contrasting with these is one such as the short twelfth revelation, a single chapter of a few hundred words, which lacks any imagery. [113] More than 80% of the Short Text is "reproduced verbatim" in the Long Text, while less than 5% of the Short Text is "rewritten but recognizable" in the Long Text, and less than 10% of the Short Text seems to have been "deliberately omitted. del Mastro, Image Books, 1977 chapter vii . [49] The manuscript has '1368' written on the opening folio. 2 likes. the first revelation . [109], According to the translator Grace Warrack, the central theme of her book is God as love: "To Julian, the only shewing of God that could ever be... ...was the Vision of Him as Love. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. chapter v . It is also the earliest surviving work written by an English anchorite or anchoress. She sees a body, from which a soul in the form of a child arises. we can say Yes, too! chapter xlvi . Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 51 Chapter 58 Chapter 59 Chapter 60. Revelations of Divine Love is a medieval book of Christian mystical devotions. [36] The Paris Manuscript and "Sloane MS 2499" are named by Watson and Jenkins as "the main witnesses to the text". The first three chapters comprise the introduction. [9][11], In 1373, seriously ill and convinced she was close to death, the 30-year-old Julian received a series of visions, or 'shewings', of the Passion of Christ. This is really an amazing book. Blomefield wrote that Julian was still alive in the year "Anno Domini mccccxlii". When she asks, we ask. In 1821, Bishop James Bramson made a hand calculation of the age of the manuscript on its endpaper. After falling deathly ill, St. Julian received sixteen different mystical revelations; in this splendid work, she describes and reflects upon those revelations. Julian resists the temptation to put herself in danger by looking away from the cross. The fact that this incredible lady of faith asks the right questions makes the answer all that more precious. An essential guide to living a Christian life, Julian of Norwich's 16 deathbed visions of the crucified Christ have been translated to capture the deeper meanings of her insights and to get a glimpse into the character of this gentle fourteenth century English recluse. chapter i . The Lord expressed His will with chapter iii . Julian observes God and understands that he is present in all things, and does everything. [28] They were written whilst she was living as an anchoress, enclosed in her cell attached to St Julian's Church, with the Short Text being completed soon after Julian had recovered from her illness. Lol. However, since it was written in early English, of course, it was a challenge to read sometimes. Her mystic visions revealed Christ's sufferings with extreme intensity, but they also confirmed God's constant love for humanity and his infinite capacity for forgiveness. for full text click here. the second revelation ... anent certain points in the foregoing fourteen revelations . Revelations of Divine Love (9781557259073) by Julian of Norwich It is in furnishing such practical guidance that a . After a miraculous recovery, she set about recording her visions as the Revelations of Divine Love. Please try again. 2 likes. The font size was so small it was almost impossible for me to read it. Paraclete Essentials series. [33] The other two surviving manuscripts, "Sloane MS 2499"[34] and "Sloane MS 3705",[35] now form part of the British Library's Sloane Collection. The text was instead copied after her death, and then largely forgotten. During her life, Norwich had suffered through three different bouts of the Black Death. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In this little thing I saw three properties; the first is that God made it; the second is that God loves it; and the third is that God keeps it. [64] The first modern translation, it included, according to the author Georgia Ronan Crampton, a "sympathetic informed introduction". It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love, chapter V "Westminster Cathedral Treasury, MS 4", Modern translations of Revelations of Divine Love all include commentaries on Julian and her writings. chapter viii . ". So very enouraging! Title: Revelations of Divine Love By: Julian of Norwich Translated By: Fr. The first publication of the book was a translation of the Long Text in 1670 by the English Benedictine monk Serenus de Cressy. the first, second and eighth revelations) provide a detailed description of Christ's face and body. [15][16], Julian referred to herself in her writings as "a simple creature unlettered", a phrase perhaps used to avoid antagonising her readers, especially in the ecclesiastical hierarchy. We all pray together to God for charity, thanking, trusting and rejoicing by the working of God. [72], In the 1990s, Georgia Ronan Crampton produced The Shewings of Julian of Norwich, (West Michigan University, TEAMS, 1993) and Frances Beer produced Revelations of Divine Love, (Carl Winter Universitätsverlag, 1998). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2016. [84], The Long Text of Revelations of Divine Love is divided into 87 chapters, if a postscript written by a medieval scribe is included as a final chapter, as in the edition by Grace Warrack. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. chapter iv . Librivox recording of Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich, translated by Grace Warrack. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous The Ninth Revelation: Of the worshipful entering of Man's soul into the Joy of Love Divine in the Passion. [80][note 3], After the death of Dame Margaret Gascoigne in 1637, the Benedictine monk Fr. The late-16th century Brigittine Long Text manuscript was produced by exiled nuns in the Antwerp region. ― Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love. Some passages were re-written, but much of the wording and many of the phrases of the Short Text were retained in the Long Text. [5][note 1], Throughout her life Julian lived in the city of Norwich, an important commercial and religious centre in England during the Middle Ages. 1. After this my sight began to fail; it waxed as dark about me in the chamber as if it had been night, save in the image of the cross, wherein I beheld a common light, and I wist not how. It is more likely that they read and wrote in Middle English, their vernacular language, as Julian did. [53], The sole surviving medieval copy of the Short Text was—until its reappearance in 1910—thought to have been lost. [119] It was written between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries by Julian of Norwich, about whom almost nothing is known.It is the earliest surviving example of a book in the English language known to have been written by a woman. The Question and Answer section for Revelations of Divine Love is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and … Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. methinks and beseeches etc) Still, I love what she accomplished. -- Which creature afore desired three gifts of God" THESE Revelations were shewed to a simple creature unlettered, the year of our Lord 1373, the Thirteenth day of May. This page was last edited on 23 March 2021, at 02:08. It is possible that Julian had an educated brother and became literate through him. chapter xlvi . Windeatt notes the difficulties for any translator wishing to maintain Julian's original content, whilst still producing a text suitable for a contemporary audience. It is the earliest surviving example of a book in the English language known to have been written by a woman. [58][24], Serenus de Cressy, a confessor for the English nuns at Cambrai,[59] published a translation—probably in England—of the Paris Manuscript in 1670. Many had boarding schools for girls, where they were taught to read and write. for full text click here. Eliot and Pope Benedict XVI. chapter xlvii . Trust Me!" Jesus declares his pleasure at having suffered for Julian, and that he would suffer more. Unable to add item to List. Revelations of Divine Love Quotes Showing 1-30 of 50 “He said not 'Thou shalt not be tempested, thou shalt not be travailed, thou shalt not be dis-eased'; but he said, 'Thou shalt not be overcome.” ― Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love 177 likes I love the sentiments of Julian of Norwich but I found the old English text quite hard going. She wrote straightforwardly in Middle English. Originally in Middle English, Julian's text has been translated numerous times into more modern forms of English, and its spiritual insights have attracted such admirers as T.S. [27], The book now commonly known as Revelations of Divine Love was written in manuscript form by Julian in two versions, now known as the Long Text and the Short Text, both of which contain an account of each of her revelations. Julian of Norwich (1342 - 1416) Translated by Grace Warrack … Now referred to as "MS Fonds Anglais 40" (previously known as "Regius 8297") or simply the Paris Manuscript, and consisting solely of a copy of Julian's Long Text, it resides in the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris. Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020. [21] Her life was contemporaneous with four other English mystics—Walter Hilton, Richard Rolle, Margery Kempe, and the unknown author of the work known as The Cloude of Unknowyng—all of whom wrote in the vernacular. Like “It lasts, and will last forever, because God loves it. Margaret Gascoigne, Augustine Baker, and the Reception of Julian of Norwich in Seventeenth-Century Cambrai", "Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich: a study guide for Adventists", "The Shewings of Julian of Norwich, Part 1", Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Revelations_of_Divine_Love&oldid=1013717595, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2020, Pages with login required references or sources, Wikipedia articles with CANTIC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. There is so much of interest and benefit in this book, its well worth the small investment. REVELATIONS OF DIVINE LOVE. [55] The manuscript acknowledges Julian as the author of the Short Text and includes the date 1413. Jesus approaches death, and his body decays as it dries. Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love, Chapter 9, Paragraph 5 3. ibid. XXII. REVELATIONS OF DIVINE LOVE. … "MS Fonds Anglais 40 (previously Regius 8297): "Sloane MS 2499: "Juliana, Mother, Anchorite of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love, 1373, "Sloane MS 3705: Visions: "Revelations to Mother Juliana in the year 1373 of the love of God in Jesus Christ, "Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love (Stowe MS 42: c 1675)", "A Carthusian anthology of theological works in English (the, "Revelations of divine love : Gabriel Meunier (1859-1934) as traducteur (1925)", "The Short Text of Julian of Norwich's Revelations of Divine Love", "Imitatio and Re-vision? This is followed by a sentence or two describing each of the sixteen visions in turn. John Julian OJN Format: Paperback Vendor: Paraclete Press Publication Date: 2011: Dimensions: 8.00 X 5.38 (inches) Weight: 9 ounces ISBN: 1557259070 ISBN-13: 9781557259073 Series: Paraclete Essentials Stock No: WW259073 In her eyes, every person was worthy of God's salvation, and Hell was not a place of banishment and torture. I would suggest any reader start with the simpler version "All is Well" and then "Showings" before tackling this one. I was thrilled to learn she was a contemporary of Chaucer. After this my sight began to fail, and it was all dark about me in the chamber, as if it had been night, save in the Image of the Cross whereon I beheld a common light; and I wist not how. She thought that God's true intentions of Hell were yet to be discovered. CHAPTER II "A simple creature unlettered. chapter i . chapter vi . I wondered how it could last, for I thought it might suddenly fall to nothing for little cause. [122] She discusses the nature of God, sin, and prayer, and the theology of creation, and speaks of the Trinity at length. It was written between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries by Julian of Norwich, about whom almost nothing is known. In addition to being a truly inspiring work, it is also hailed as the first book written in English by a woman. Digireads.com; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2013). According to Windeatt, "a subtle patterning of words and clauses contributes to Julian's meaning". There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. [54] As part of the sale of the library of Lord Amherst of Hackney, which took place on 24 March 1910, the manuscript was purchased by the British Museum. My fav book, but the font in the book is very small. Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020. And I was thrilled to learn she was born before Luther's Reformation. [118], Most of the chapters in the Long Text begin with a short abstract of what Julian saw, followed by details of her experiences and a commentary section. This is believed to be the first book written by a woman in the English language. [12] All the revelations but one appeared to her over a period of several hours during one night; the last occurred a day later. Jesus promises Julian that her suffering will stop and that she will go to heaven. Then, after being miraculously healed, Julian of Norwich dedicated the rest of her life to writing her series of sixteen visions for all to read and understand. chapter vii . [20] In the 14th century, women in England were generally barred from high-status clerical positions or other authoritative roles such as teaching, and their knowledge of Latin, the lingua franca of the day, would have been limited. [17] The city contained many convents whose orders recognized the importance of education. And in this he showed me a little thing, the quantity of a hazelnut, lying in the palm of my hand, it seemed, and it was as round as any ball. It is also the earliest surviving work written by an English anchorite or anchoress. Julian mentions her illness, but in a spiritual manner. Julian of Norwich (1342 - 1416) Translated by Grace Warrack (1855 - 1932) Julian of Norwich (c. November 8, 1342 – c. 1416) is considered to be one of the greatest English mystics. The copy is known to have been seen by Francis Blomefield when the manuscript was in Peck’s possession,[57] as Blomefield quoted from it in his 1745 work An essay towards a topographical history of the county of Norfolk. [120] The chapter contains Julian's parable of the Lord and the Servant, considered by Sheldrake to be important for helping the reader to understand Julian's theology. Written in the 14th century, Revelations of Divine Love is a powerful work of English mysticism. While few specific details of Julian’s life are available, I draw heavily on the work of Grace M. Jantzen in Julian of Norwich: Mystic and Theologian.Paulist Press 1988 and Revelations of Divine Love, Juliana of Norwich translated with an Introduction by M.L. CHAPTER I “A Revelation of Love—in Sixteen Shewings” THIS is a Revelation of Love that Jesus Christ, our endless bliss, made in Sixteen Shewings, or Revelations particular. Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 51 Chapter 58 Chapter 59 Chapter 60. It is also the earliest surviving work written by an English anchorite or anchoress. I couldn't understand it, but a gay male nurse, who was Christian, said this one is good, but the Cadfael ones are ancient. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. [4] The celebrated mystic Margery Kempe wrote about her visit to Julian, which probably occurred in 1413. The term unlettered in the Middle Ages might have meant that she was herself illiterate, or that she did not receive a formal education, rarely available to laywomen. of warring affections into the way of peace. She is a spiritual treasure! Julian's work was preserved by others. Everything apart from the cross was ugly to me, as if it had been much crowded with fiends. He shows her three heavens: Jesus is revealed to Julian as he gazes into his own wound. [61] The American Roman Catholic priest Isaac Hecker reprinted Cressy's book in 1864, noting in his preface "how sweetly the voice of piety sounded in our good old Saxon tongue". But I couldn't get into it. chapter ix . It is the earliest surviving example of a book in the English language known to have been written by a woman. [13], Details of her life remain unknown, but she is known with certainty to have existed, as she was the recipient of a number of wills,[4] and she is mentioned in an account by Kempe, who met her at her cell in Norwich. [50][49] Rediscovered in August 1955, it is kept in the archives of Westminster Abbey, on loan from Westminster Cathedral. CHAPTER II "A simple creature unlettered. Paulist Press 1988 and Revelations of Divine Love, Juliana of Norwich translated with an Introduction by M.L. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Please try your request again later. [117], Julian's writings reveal almost nothing about her home, her life or the times she lived in: the few details in the Short Text that involve other people included (such as the boy accompanying the priest on his visit to Julian during her illness) were removed during the process of writing the Long Text. Copies exist in eleven British libraries, including the British Library and Dr Williams's Library in London. [32], It is part of a medieval florilegium, now known as "Westminster Cathedral Treasury, MS 4", which was inscribed on parchment c.1450-1500. I find it fascination that this holy woman is someone I never knew about until now. After making a full recovery, she wrote an account of each vision, producing a manuscript now referred to as the Short Text. Please try again. It was written between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries by Julian of Norwich, about whom almost nothing is known. chapter viii . feet through the labyrinth . In "Revelations of Divine Love," Julian of Norwich extrapolates on her beliefs and describes the visions she received about the Passion of the Christ as well as the Virgin Mary. Other separately published commentaries include those by Father John-Julian's Love’s Trinity: A Companion to Julian of Norwich (2009),[106] and Veronica Mary Rolf's Julian’s Gospel: Illuminating the Life and Revelations of Julian of Norwich (2013). [121] However, her visions of the Passion leave out much of the Biblical story. [130] Windeatt notes that to modern readers, Julian's sentences can seem overlong, as she wrote in such a way that ideas "appear to circle their subject in building towards an accumulated understanding". [38], A number of manuscripts can be associated with exiled English Benedictine nuns based at the French town of Cambrai:[39], The one surviving medieval manuscript to contain Julian's writings, the mid- to late-fifteenth-century Westminster Manuscript, contains a portion version of the Long Text, refashioned as a didactic treatise on contemplation. Written in the 14th century, Revelations of Divine Love is a powerful work of English mysticism. Julian sees Jesus's blood covering him as it flows from. There was a problem loading your book clubs. [14] It is not known for certain whether the name Julian was adopted once she became a recluse: the authors Liz McAvoy and Barry Windeatt have both commented on the lack of historical evidence that the true names of anchoresses were ever changed to match the patron saint of the church they belonged to, pointing out that Julian was a common girl's name during the Middle Ages, and McAvoy notes that Julian is the old form of the modern name Gillian. Instead, she believed that God was incapable of punishment. Revelations of Divine Love. Revelations of Divine Love — Julian of Norwich "A Revelation of Love -- in Sixteen Shewings" THIS is a Revelation of Love that Jesus Christ, our endless bliss, made in Sixteen Shewings, or Revelations … Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017. Read by David Barnes Julian of Norwich (c. November 8, 1342 – c. 1416) is considered to be one of the greatest English mystics. But the work is read now not for historical interest but for the God she describes and the optimism she exudes; an optimism all the more remarkable for the setting in which she wrote. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. ‘Revelations of Divine Love’ by Julian of Norwich is the first book written in English by a woman. What she asks, we ask. [126] According to Georgia Ronan Crampton, Julian's writing displays an intellectualism such as a "conspicuous meticulousness in (the) disposal of prepositions", an indication that Julian was highly literate.[123]. Today, we know that feast as Divine Mercy Sunday, named by Pope St. John Paul II at the canonization of St. Faustina on April 30, 2000. … Revelations of Divine Love (Short Text and Long Text), Revelations of Divine Love (Oxford World's Classics), All Will Be Well (30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher), Revelations of Divine Love (Paraclete Essentials), All Shall Be Well: A Modern-Language Version of the Revelation of Julian Norwich (Anamchara's Spiritual Classics for Modern Mystics), Gaudy Night: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery with Harriet Vane (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries with Harriet Vane). There is also a copy in Berlin, and three copies in the United States. [86] The second chapter is partly autobiographical. [9][10] The Black Death of 1348–50, the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and the suppression of the Lollards, all occurred during her lifetime. [116] Missing from the Short Text is the parable of the Lord and the Servant, and the chapters on Christ our Mother. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Revelations of Divine Love. Julian's dates can be surmised from various sources: Julian herself wrote that she experienced her revelations when she was thirty and a half years old in May 1373 (in chapters 2 and 3 of her Revelations),[3] and the author of the preface to the so-called Short Text version of Julian's writings stated she was still alive in 1413. Various manuscripts of both the Long Text and the Short Text, in addition to extracts, have survived. A section from Chapter 3 of the Long Text can be used as an illustration of how the translation of Julian's words has been approached by different editors: Julian's style of English appears simple in form and lacks more complicated sounding words, but she expresses complex ideas and deep emotions. Thus, the Short Text was … The one surviving medieval manuscript, the mid- to late‑fifteenth century Westminster Manuscript, contains a portion of the Long Text, refashioned as a didactic treatise on contemplation. I've never ran across a book by a nun that wasn't worthwhile. Regardless if it is read for its historical significance or its religious message, "Revelations of Divine Love" is a truly inspiring text of Christian Mysticism. Each of the revelations is composed of visual images, fully articulated words and spiritual events. Having received these revelations at a … Something went wrong. Julian, who lived all her life in the English city of Norwich, wrote about the sixteen mystical visions or "shewings" she received in 1373, when she was in her thirties. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. A long revelation (13 chapters), in which Jesus informs Julian that "sin is befitting", Within the 22 chapters of this long revelation about. The Eleventh Revelation: Of Christ's Raising, Fulfilling Lore to the souls of men, as beheld in the love between Him and His Mother 52 XXVI. [18] Scholars are not sure whether Julian attended such a school. Revelations of divine love pdf The title page (left to right) of three historical versions of the revelation of the love of the medieval book God of Christian mystical devotion by Julian of Norwich: a long text of the 1670 edition of Selenus de Cressy. Many other versions of Julian's book have since been published, in English and in other languages. About Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich Revelations of Divine Love Title: URL: Julian, of Norwich, b. She reflects on three 'gifts' from God: meditation on the Passion of Christ, meditation on her own suffering, and the gift of greater piety (which she calls 'wounds'). chapter xlv . The Revelations of Divine Love (which also bears the title A Revelation of Love - in Sixteen Shewings above the first chapter) is a 14th-century book of Christian mystical devotions written by Julian of Norwich. [4] The English antiquarian Francis Blomefield incorrectly wrote in the second volume of his History of the County of Norfolk that Julian was still alive in 1442. I looked thereupon with the eye of my understanding, and I thought, 'What may this be?' The introduction ends with Julian's recounting of her sudden recovery as she lay on her deathbed gazing at a shining image of the cross.[88]. A friend really liked her modern translation. Revelations of divine love by Julian, of Norwich, b. And I was answered in my understanding: 'It lasts and ever shall, for God loves it; and so everything has its beginning by the love of God.' [49], It is thought unlikely that the Short Text, thought to have been completed shortly after Julian's recovery from her illness in 1373, was ever read by others whilst she was still alive. [109] The final chapter is a reflection of all of the previous ones, as explained by Julian: "This book has been begun by God’s gift and his grace, but it has not yet been completed, as I see it. The manuscript now known as "Upholland MS" was possibly copied in the 1670s or 1680s by the exiled English Benedictine nun, Julian sees "red blood trickling down from under the. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. chapter ix . "[114], The Short Text has the character of a narrative of an experience of revelation,[115] but Julian's later writings bear witness to her later perception of God, of herself, and of her evencristens ('fellow Christians'), all being developed during her years as a recluse. 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