I Promise You a Crown: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Julian of Norwich: Devotional Readings (Rekindling the Inner Fire) [Paperback]

David Hazard (Author), Julian (Author), Julian Norwich (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rekindling the Inner Fire | Publication Date: June 1995

Writings that touch the pure-flaming heart of God-from the men and women who walked with Him through the ages-guiding into a deeper friendship with the "Father of Lights."

Why at times do I feel so empty? If I am a Christian, a child of my heavenly Father, why does a barrier of life's pressures, cares, and troubles so often keep me from entering His presence? Is there a spiritual key that will unlock the doors of my soul to His majestic Spirit so that I am crowned with all the blessings that are mine in Christ?

Julian of Norwich (1342-1413) lived when poverty, plagues, war and despotic kings ravaged Europe. A terrifying illness brought her to her deathbed. Then a powerful vision opened up to Julian. She saw the tender, burning, unstoppable love of God, reaching out to touch her. To love and heal the soul of the whole world. And in an instant, waves of health revived her physical body. Love made her well.

Julian's ongoing vision of divine love, recorded over several decades, reigns supreme in all of English devotional writing. Her words will open your heart wide to be touched and crowned with new spiritual life, and with love greater than you have ever known.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)

About the Author

David Hazard is an editor/writer with vast experience in the Christian book world. He is the author of more than 30 books, as well as a columnist for Charisma magazine. He and his wife, MaryLynne, make a home in Virginia. They have three children.

size : 4.6 x 8.3

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556616066
• ISBN-13: 978-1556616068
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Julian of Norwich-a woman who knows the Lord, January 22, 2000

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Mrs. Diannah Gewin (Mobile, Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Promise You a Crown: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Julian of Norwich: Devotional Readings (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (Paperback)

In a very searching time of my life, this book was given to me by a dear friend (who will receive her crown one day). It truly kindled a fire within me to "press toward the goal of the high call of God". As a nun who lived during the 14th century, Julian of Norwich was not affluent, influential or even in a large community. She was a nun in a small convent. God chose to heal her as she was dying, and then use her to speak to us today in a way that will create a fire within you to know Him. The obvious changes were made to put the book in a readable, updated language form, breaking down it into daily devotionals. Yet you continue to feel the heart of Julian. Yes, Julian of Norwich was truly a woman with a deep love for and intimate relationship with the Lord. May we all find such a place.

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5.0 out of 5 stars i promise you a crown, February 7, 2009

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This review is from: I Promise You a Crown: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Julian of Norwich: Devotional Readings (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (Paperback)

this as well as the other books in this series has broadened my christian perspective

1.0 out of 5 stars TOO MUCH is Changed and with it the original meaning, December 18, 2011

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This review is from: I Promise You a Crown: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of Julian of Norwich: Devotional Readings (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (Paperback)

This is not Julian's writings, it is the author's own creative 'devotional', which is vastly different from the actual writings, and at times meaning, of Julian of Norwich.

The Title would be more accurate if it read `In Company of David Hazel'. This a commentary by Hazel on his personal interpretation of Julian's writings.

I should have realized by the word `devotional' that this was just the author's own writings.

Now that I have found some older Middle English versions online, this book is a waste of time and money.

All author's/translator's include their own personality and interpretations - but this one is just a devotional, not a translation even.

I like reading multiple translations of different writings - but this book is NOT one that I will include in my collection of Julian of Norwich.