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

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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.

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

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.