Written by Christian mystic Julian of Norwich in the 14th
century, based on visions she received while praying for her recovering
from a life-threatening illness. After her recovery, she dedicated her
life to God and the church in gratitude. As part of this process, she
shared the sixteen visions of Jesus the Christ and the Virgin Mary.
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Unlike many of her contemporary religious writers, she wrote in
the language of the common people, Middle English, rather than Latin. In
that spirit, this version has been translated into modern English,
making it ideal for someone with less experience in medieval
literature.