The Showings of Julian of Norwich: A New Translation
"Julian of Norwich's Showingsshines with luminous mystical wisdom--and Mirabai Starr's lovely and engaging translation of this medieval masterpiece makes it more accessible than ever." --Carl McColman, author ofThe Big Book of Christian MysticismandAnswering the Contemplative Call"In the Middle English original, Julian's expression was colloquial, vivid, and direct, shot through with lyricism and joy; Mirabai Starr has provided contemporary readers with a modern English rendering that is all of that. What a splendid gift!" --Carol Lee Flinders, author ofEnduring Lives: Portraits of Women and Faith in Action"Mirabai Starr offers Julian to a new audience--the 21st-century spiritual seeker--while respecting her medieval Christian context. It has long been my wish that all people may come to know this universal wisdom. Starr gives me hope that spiritual truths can break through religious borders." --Prof. Frederick Roden, PhD, University of Connecticut, author ofLove's Trinity: A Companion to Julian of Norwich"As a major fan and promoter of Julian of Norwich, whom I call 'my favorite mystic', it is genuinely exciting to find such a faithful but freeing translation of Julian's long lost Showings. Now they are no longer lost--for anyone!" --Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation"I spent the day with Mirabai and Julian of Norwich. Mirabai's translation--and most importantly, transmission--of Julian of Norwich is sublime. This inspired work reveals the immediate and undeniable Presence that knows itself as divine source and all that is born of Itself. I savored its humility and exaltation. I received its true welcome into the universal, sweet bosom of love. I recommend it with all my heart." -Gangaji"Julian of Norwichdeserves as wide a readership as possible today for her wise, deep, and spirited telling of the Christ story along with the Motherhood of God. Her teachings are sorely needed to balance out the pessimism and patriarchal overload we find in today's culture and religion. Mirabai's translation is fresh and readable, helping to render Julian very alive and edgy still after all these years. We should all be thankful for this gift from Julian and Mirabai." --Matthew Fox, author ofOriginal Blessing, A Spirituality Named Compassion, Hildegard of Bingen, a Saint for Our Times: Unleashing Her Power in the 21st Century