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Julian of norwich short text5/12/2023 ![]() Julian lived in permanent seclusion as an anchoress in her cell, which was attached to St Julian's Church, Norwich. She recovered from her illness and wrote two versions of her experiences, the earlier one being completed soon after her recovery-a much longer version, today known as the Long Text, was written many years later. In 1373, aged 30 and so seriously ill she thought she was on her deathbed, Julian received a series of visions or shewings of the Passion of Christ. ![]() During her lifetime, the city suffered the devastating effects of the Black Death of 1348–1350, the Peasants' Revolt (which affected large parts of England in 1381), and the suppression of the Lollards. Julian lived in the English city of Norwich, an important centre for commerce that also had a vibrant religious life. They are also the only surviving English language works by an anchoress. Her writings, now known as Revelations of Divine Love, are the earliest surviving English language works by a woman, although it is possible that some anonymous works may have had female authors. Julian of Norwich (1343 – after 1416), also known as Juliana of Norwich, the Lady Julian, Dame Julian or Mother Julian, was an English mystic and anchoress of the Middle Ages. ![]()
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