Julian of Norwich, an anchoress of the fourteenth century has captured the imagination of our time in a remarkable way. She shares with her readers the deepest and most intimate experiences of her life through her writings, which are sustained reflections on the visions which appeared to her during a severe illness. Yet of her life and her world we know virtually nothing, not even how she came to be an anchoress. This detailed study of Julian attempts not only to penetrate her theological ideas but also bring to life her world and her life as an anchoress. This is a book not only for those who have a scholarly interest in Julian, but for anyone drawn to Christian mysticism and the place of women within that tradition. In the new introduction to this edition, Grace Jantzen explores what it might mean to be an anchoress in postmodernity, and how reflections on Julian of Norwich and her desire for God can enable us to become the space of divine transformation.

About the Author
Grace Jantzen, an internationally-renowned feminist philosopher of religion, was Professor of Religion, Culture and Gender at Manchester University from 1996 until her death from cancer 10 years later, at the age of 57. She wrote a number of books, including Becoming divine: towards a feminist philosophy of religion.


Book Information
ISBN 9780281064243
Author Grace M. Jantzen
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing