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  • Record Number: 5144
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  • Title: To Be Satisfied: Julian of Norwich and the Meaning of Atonement
  • Source: Studies in Spirituality 13, ( 2003): Pages 141 - 153.
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  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Anselm of Aosta, Archbishop of Canterbury Atonement, Theological Concept Julian of Norwich, Mystic Love- Religious Aspects Mystics Salvation, Theological Concept Theology Women in Religion
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  • Geographic Area: British Isles
  • Century: 14- 15
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  • Abstract: This article outlines the theology of atonement found in Julian of Norwich's writing "Showings" and suggests it has fresh insight for contemporary reflection on the meaning of salvation and satisfaction. Julian teaches us how to think anew about atonement as the process of being satisfied of God's love for us, which means that we are saved from, not for, sacrifice. Reproduced with permission of the Titus Brandsma Institute (The Netherlands). Copies of "Studies in Spirituality" can be ordered from the publisher: Peeters Publishers, Bondgenotenlaan 153, B-3000 Louvain (www.peeters-leuven.be).
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  • Year of Publication: 2003.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 09266453