Books by Julian of Norwich
“Julian of Norwich is something else… She lived in the little cell which you visit when you go to Norwich. She had a weird experience in the reign of Edward III and wrote up a very short version. Then, much later in life, because she thought she was going to die, she wrote the long version, which is what most of us read. That was at about the time Chaucer was writing The Canterbury Tales. She completely removes from Christianity the concept of punishment and anger, the anger of God. It’s revolutionary.” Read more...
A N Wilson recommends the best Christian Books
A N Wilson, Biographer
Interviews where books by Julian of Norwich were recommended
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The Confessions
by Augustine (translated by Maria Boulding) -
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The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso
by Dante Alighieri -
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The Cloud of Unknowing
by Anonymous -
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The Desert Fathers
by Translated by Helen Waddell -
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A Pilgrim’s Progress
by John Bunyan -
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The Book of Her Life
by Teresa of Avila
Books by Christian Authors
Books by Christian Authors
A list of recommendations for readers looking for books by Christian authors, compiled from years of Five Books interviews. From allegorical fiction written for children to 14th-century mystical texts, this is a collection that is bound to contain a book that appeals to you.
A N Wilson recommends the best Christian Books
The British writer, A.N. Wilson, recommends books that have helped him understand what Christianity means and to truly believe.
