Books by Post 
The following books can be obtained by mail order from the Julian Centre. You can also purchase texts of the annual Julian Lectures - click here for details. In addition to books, the Julian Centre also stocks a range of other Julian merchandise such as icons, cards and gifts.
TRANSLATIONS OF JULIAN’S REVELATIONS AND OTHER MEDIEVAL TEXTS
BOOKS ON JULIAN
STUDIES IN MYSTICISM
SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGY
MEDITATION AND PRAYER
THE ENFOLDED IN LOVE SERIES
AUDIO AND VISUAL RESOURCES
JULIAN LECTURES
TRANSLATIONS OF JULIAN’S REVELATIONS AND OTHER MEDIEVAL TEXTS
A Lesson of Love - The Revelations of Julian of Norwich by Fr John-Julian OJN (iUniverse). A wonderful and accessible translation of a spiritual classic. £18.50. TRA013
A Revelation of Love: Julian of Norwich, translated by John Skinner (Gracewing). A re-issue of a popular and readable translation. £7.99. TRA001All Shall Be Well -- Daily Readings of Julian of Norwich from the Revelations of Divine Love arranged by Sheila Upjohn (The Friends of Julian of Norwich). 'All Shall Be Well' offers the profound truths of Julian's writings to be savoured slowly in daily passages and thus allowed to seep into the deeper layers of the mind. £7.95 TRA014
Ancrene Riwle translated by M.B. Salu. (University of Exeter). The early thirteenth century treatise on the enclosed solitary life. £12.99. TRA002 * currently out of print
Julian of Norwich based on Clifton Wolters translation (All Hallows - previously published by Penguin). Introduction and excerpts with illustrations. £2.00. TRA003
Julian of Norwich: a Revelation of Love, edited by Marion Glasscoe (Exeter University Press). The Middle English Text. £11.99. TRA004
Julian of Norwich: Journeys Into Joy (New City). Selected readings alongside Bible passages and the catechism of the Catholic Church, introduced and edited by John Nelson. £9.95. TRA005
Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love translated by Elizabeth Spearing (Penguin). Short and Long Text in one volume. £8.99. TRA006
Julian of Norwich: Revelations: Motherhood of God, by Frances Beer (Boydell and Brewer). A reprint of the Short Text. £14.99. TRA007
Julian of Norwich: Showing of Love translated by Julia Bolton Holloway (DLT). Latest translation. £9.95. TRA008
Julian of Norwich: Showings translated by E. Colledge OSA, and James Walsh, SJ (Classics of Western Spirituality, Paulist Press). Short and Long Text. £18.50. TRA009
The Book of Margery Kempe translated by Barry Windeatt (Penguin). £9.99. TRA010
The Cloud of Unknowing translated by A.C. Spearing (Penguin). A powerful contemplative text contemporary with Julian’s. £8.99. TRA011
The Cloud of Unknowing for everyone by Elizabeth Ruth Obbard (New City) An accessible, easy introduction to this title. £5.95 TRA015
The Gift of Julian of Norwich by Karen Manton, illustrated by Lynne Muir (Gracewing). Beautifully illustrated hardback book - ideal beginner’s book on Julian. £7.99. TRA012
BOOKS ON JULIAN
Gifted Origins To Graced Fulfillment: The Soteriology of Julian Of Norwich by Kerrie Hide (Liturgical Press). Theologically astute close reading of the Showings – academic and original. £20.99. JUL001
In Search of Julian of Norwich by Sheila Upjohn (DLT). A spiritual detective story. Those who have encountered Julian through this author’s lively translations in ‘Enfolded in Love’ and ‘In Love Enclosed’ will find the investigation as rewarding as it is fascinating. An ideal introduction. £8.95. JUL002
Introducing Julian – Woman of Norwich by Elizabeth Ruth Obbard,O.Carm (New City). £7.50. JUL003
Julian of Norwich by Grace Jantzen (SPCK). Detailed study of Julian, thoughtful and accessible. A re-issue with new introduction by the author. £12.99. JUL004
Julian of Norwich: Autobiography and Theology by Christopher Abbott (Boydell & Brewer). Excellent new academic exploration of Julian’s strategy as writer and theologian. £40.00. JUL005
Julian of Norwich: Desire and the Divine and Margery Kempe: Mystic or Menace? (All Hallows). Two lectures, by Professor Grace Jantzen and Revd. Canon Michael McLean respectively, given as part of the 900th Anniversary of Norwich Cathedral. £2.50. JUL006
Julian of Norwich: Four Studies to Commemorate the Sixth Centenary of the Revelations of Divine Love (Fairacres Publication). £1.75. JUL007
Julian Reconsidered by Fr Kenneth Leech and Sister Benedicta Ward, SLG (Fairacres Publication). Two lectures. £2.00. JUL008
The Julian Mystique by Frodo Okulam (Twenty-Third Publications). This book combines the historical aspect of Julian’s life with an in-depth look at her theology, and in particular, her theology of the motherhood of Christ. £6.99. JUL009
The Complete Julian by Fr John-Julian (Paraclete Giants). This book is recently published, an engaging and complete guide to the writings and life of Julian. £21.50. JUL010
STUDIES IN MYSTICISM
Christian Mystics: Their Lives and Legacies Throughout the Ages by Ursula King (Routledge). The lives of 60 men and women (incl. Julian of Norwich) whose mystical devotion to God transformed the times in which they lived and today affects the search for spiritual meaning. £17.99. MYS001
God’s Lovers in an Age of Anxiety by Joan M. Nuth, (DLT). Discusses the 14th century English mystics Richard Rolle, the anonymous author of the Cloud of Unknowing, Walter Hilton, Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe, and how their work has resonance for us today. £8.95. MYS002
Invincible Spirits by Felicity Leng (Canterbury Press). A thousand years of women's spiritual writings including Julian of Norwich, Angela of Foligno, St Catherine of Genoa, Hildegard of Bingen, St Therese of Lisieux, St Theresa of Avila etc. £12.99. MYS006
Medieval Women Mystics Introduced and edited by Elizabeth Ruth Obbard (New City). Selections from Gertrude the Great, Angela of Foligno, Birgitta of Sweden, Julian of Norwich. £9.95. MYS003
Revelations of Woman Mystics by Jose De Vinck (Alba House New York). A book covering eight mystics from the thirteenth to the twentieth century, whose writings embody a personal existential contact with the living God. Including Mechtild of Magdeburg, Angela of Foligno, Julian of Norwich, Louisa Jaques, Concepcion Cabrera de Armida and Gabrielle Bossis. £6.99. MYS006.
Women and Mystical Experience in the Middle Ages by Frances Beer (Boydell & Brewer). Studies of Julian, Hildegard of Bingen and Mechtild of Magdeburg. £16.99. MYS005
SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGY
A Doorway to Silence by Robert Llewelyn (DLT) (currently out of print). A guide to the contemplative use of the rosary, written in the belief that the lives of many may be enriched by a way of prayer which finds a parallel in all major religions and which goes back in principle to the early days of the Church. £7.95. SPI001
An Interrupted Life: the Diaries and Letters of Etty Hillesum 1941-43 (Persephone Books, 2007) by Etty Hillesum, with introduction by Eva Hoffman. Etty Hillesum was a Jew in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation who worked at Westerbork, where Dutch Jews were sent before being transferred to the death camps. On the way to her death at Auschwitz in 1943, a postcard was dropped from the train which read ‘we left the camp singing'. The book is evidence of the Jewish response to the Holocaust in Holland and has become important spiritual reading. £12.00. SPI020
Angels by Jane Williams with illustrations by Linda Baker Smith (Lion Hudson, 2006). In this beautifully illustrated book, Jane Williams traces the story of Angels in the Jewish & Christian traditions. £9.99. SPI022
Behold the Man: a Therapist’s Meditations on the Passion of Jesus Christ by Brian Thorne (DLT). An intimate entering into the mind of Christ during the Passion and Crucifixion, partly inspired by Julian’s visions. £8.95. SPI003
Both Alike to Thee – The Retrieval of the Mystical Way by Melvyn Matthews (SPCK). The mystical way has largely been lost within the mainstream life of the Church. In this book Matthews argues that believers today desperately need to retrieve a spiritual life of depth in order to remain faithful in a world that contains so much moral and social disintegration. £9.99. SPI019
Circles of Silence edited by Robert Llewelyn (DLT). Exploration in prayer with Julian Meetings. £9.95. SPI004
Circles of Stillness edited by Hilary Wakeman (DLT) foreword by Robert Llewelyn. Thoughts on contemplative prayer from the Julian Meetings. £10.95. SPI005
Encounters With God by Sister Wendy Beckett (Continuum Books) Sr Wendy takes us on a journey from England to Rome to Ukraine and to Sinai to view the earliest icons of Mary. £12.99
Five Gold Rings edited by Anna Jeffery (DLT) What makes people? What helps to shape and form their lives? Could it be a particular person? A book? A place of special significance or charm? Some haunting lines of poetry? How open and receptive are we to God's guiding hand through such profound influences? Anna Jeffrey has brought together a number of prominent people and asked each to reveal their 'five gold rings' representing the person, book, place and poem that had the greatest influence on them and culminating in their own philosophy of life - the fifth gold ring. This includes thoughts by Robert Lleweln. £8.95
Gospel Childhood by Elizabeth Ruth Obbard (New City Press) The 'little way' of St Therese of Lisieux is opened up to all via pictures and simplified texts making this an easily understandable book. £5.95
Here and Now by Chiara Lubich (New City Press). Meditations on Living in the present, thought provoking reflections to help us grasp and live in the 'here and now'. £4.95
Homely Love: Prayers and reflections using the words of Julian of Norwich by Sr. Penny Roker RSM (Canterbury Press). An armchair retreat guide. £8.99. SPI007
Infinitely Beloved: The Challenge of Divine Intimacy by Brian Thorne (DLT). With perspectives drawn from ‘The Revelations of Divine Love’ by Julian of Norwich, and the American psychologist and therapist, Carl Rogers. £8.95. SPI008
Julian of Norwich and the Awakening of the Soul in the 21st Century by Fr Gregory Fruehwirth OJN (Friends of Julian). Four talks given in Norwich at the invitation of the Bishop of Norwich during Lent 2009 by Fr Gregory Fruehwirth, an experienced retreat leader, published poet and member of the Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative community of monks and nuns based in Wisconsin, USA. Also available as audio recordings (see below). £5.00. SP1021
Living The Little Way of Love with Therese of Lisieux by John Nelson (New City Press). This book opens up the spirituality of St Therese to anybody seeking an uncomplicated path to God, discovering afresh how to pray, how to trust in God's limitless love and how to live in joyful confidence. £8.95
Love Bade Me Welcome by Robert Llewelyn (DLT). This book shows how our spiritual life may be deepened and enriched through well-tried methods of prayer from both within the Christian tradition and beyond. £7.95. SPI009
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin: Selected Writings (Orbis). With an Introduction by Ursula King. £7.99. SPI010
Practising the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Hodder Mobius). A carefully arranged series of excerpts from the Power of Now providing exercises and keys that show us how to discover the ‘grace, ease, and lightness’ that come when we quieten our thoughts and see the world before us in the present moment. £7.99. SPI015
Prayer and Contemplation by Robert Llewelyn (Fairacres Publication). A clear and practical introduction to the way of contemplative prayer. £5.95. SPI011
Sacred Longings by Professor Mary Grey (SCM Press). Exploring the eco-mystical path, attempting to recover positive theological resources within and beyond Christianity. This book is a powerful call to action and is essential reading for anyone concerned with the destructive effects of unrestrained globaliszation. £14.99
Solitude and Communion: Papers on the Hermit Life given at St David’s, Wales, by Orthodox, Roman and Anglican contributors, edited by A.M. Allchin (Fairacres Publication). £3.00. SPI012
Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle (Hodder Mobius). A collection of 200 concise and beautifully illuminating entries arranged into twelve reflective themes leading us towards the profound wisdom that is to be found in stillness. £7.99. SPI016
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Hodder Mobius). In this modern spiritual classic Tolle explores how entering into the silence and space all around us is one of the keys to finding inner peace. In the Now, the present moment, says Tolle, 'problems' do not exist. £8.99. SPI017
The Wound of Knowledge by Rowan Williams (DLT). A penetrating psychological and intellectual analysis of Christian spirituality for the New Testament to St John of the Cross. £12.95
Thirsting for God by Robert Llewelyn (DLT). A collection of reflections on key scriptural themes. (Currently Out of Print) £7.95. SPI013
To Rwanda and Back by Professor Mary Grey (DLT). What happens when celebrated feminist theologian whose work has always sought pathways of healing and hope visits Rwanda? If reconciliation is at the heart of the meaning of the church, how do we come to terms with the terrible truth of the church's complicity in genocide? This book magically weaves and interconnects ideas from many different religious and ethnic traditions - Hindu, Sufi, Islamic, Korean, Jewish, Yoruba and many different theological traditions. £12.95
With Pity Not With Blame by Robert Llewelyn (DLT). A guide to contemplative prayer, combining insights from Julian of Norwich and The Cloud of Unknowing for today. £9.95. SPI014
Wisdom From The Middle Ages For Middle Aged Woman by Lisa B Hamilton (Morehouse Publishing). A collection of the wisdom of woman mystics and saints of the Middle Ages including Julian of Norwich. £13.50 SP023
Return to top of pageMEDITATION AND PRAYER
A View of Silence by Michael McLean (Julian Shrine Publications). £1.00. MED001
All Shall Be Well: Daily Readings from Julian of Norwich by Sheila Upjohn (The Friends of Julian of Norwich). £7.95. MED002
Contemplative Prayer in Relation to Transcendental Meditation by Robert Llewelyn. A leaflet that shows how these differ in spite of resemblances (Julian Shrine Publicationss). 10p. MED003
Praying with Catherine of Siena by Patricia Mary Vinje (Saint Mary’s Press). Anecdotes from Catherine’s life show how she lived the truth she professed, and parallel scripture passages illustrate her fresh approach to the gospel. £7.99. MED010
Praying with Elizabeth Seton by Margaret Alderman & Josephine Burns (Saint Mary’s Press). Elizabeth Seton was a holy person who companioned others to a greater love of God and of others. This book offers meditations through all phases of Mother Seton’s life. £7.99. MED011
Praying with Dominic by Michael Monshau (Saint Mary’s Press). Saint Dominic was a teacher of the faith, preacher of the Gospel and a person of prayer. This book reaches back into Dominic’s life and conveys the warmth and joy of the his spirit. £7.99. MED012
Prayers from Revelations of Divine Love by David McDermott (Bright Pen). These prayers are a reflective translation from Julian's work. £7.99
Sister Wendy Beckett On Prayer by Sister Wendy Beckett (Continuum). Well known for her commentaries on art and for her television programmes, Sister Wendy manages an excellent, uncomplicated book in short meditations interwoven with wonderful paintings with commentary. £9.99. MED014
Stations of the Cross with illustrations by Irene Ogden. A devotion using the Revelations of Divine Love of Julian of Norwich based on the original stations in St Julian’s Church (Julian Shrine Publications). £3.00. MED005
The Creative Spirit by June Boyce-Tillman (Canterbury Press). The figure of Hildegard of Bingen towers both over her own and our own present age. Her ideas about healing, the arts, the relationship between science and theology; the interdependence of male and female and the interconnectedness of all living beings with each other and their Creater. £7.99
The Joy of the Saints edited by Robert Llewelyn (Templegate). Spiritual Readings throughout the year, including St John of the Cross, Margery Kempe, Brother Lawrence, St Augustine, and Julian of Norwich. £12.99. MED006
The Path of Merciful Love 99 Sayings by Therese of Lisieux. (New City Press). In this collection of inspirational passages from her writings, Therese shows us how to find God in the mundane events of daily life. £9.95
Walsingham: Prayers and Reflections by John Rayne-Davis (Columba). Hardback companion for all occasions. £8.99. MED008
THE ENFOLDED IN LOVE SERIES
The Enfolded in Love daily readings book based on extracts from The Revelations of Divine Love was prepared by members of the Julian Shrine in 1980. It has now sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and was the catalyst for the launch of a series of daily readings books published by Darton, Longman and Todd. The following are available from the Julian Centre.
| Title | Ref | Editor | Subject |
| * Enfolded in Love | ENF001 | Robert Llewelyn | Julian of Norwich |
| In Love Enclosed | ENF002 | Robert Llewelyn | Julian of Norwich |
| By Love Alone | ENF003 | Michael Hollings | St. Thérèse of Lisieux |
| Circles of Love | ENF004 | John Garvey | Henri Nouwen |
| Living Water | ENF005 | Sr. Mary ODC | St.Theresa of Avila |
| The Dart of Longing Love | ENF006 | Robert Llewelyn | The Cloud of Unknowing |
| Creative Prayer | ENF007 | Hugh Wybrew | Metropolitan Anthony |
| Threshold of Light | ENF008 | A. M. Allchin & Esther De Waal | Celtic Tradition |
* please note Enfolded in Love is currently unavailable
AUDIO AND VISUAL RESOURCES
All Is Well, CD produced by Circle of Existence. A work of meditation based on Julian of Norwich’s ‘Revelations of Divine Love.’ £11.99. AUD001
DVD: Julian Of Norwich: Revelations. The series of paintings by the Australian artist Alan Oldfield, ‘Revelations of Divine Love of Julian of Norwich’, are used to explore the insights of Julian’s Revelations. Particularly suitable for groups and schools (Julian Shrine Publicationss). Duration 15 minutes. PAL/NTSC £10.00. AUD002
Enfolded In Love - Daily Readings with Julian of Norwich with an introduction and postscript by Fr Robert Llewelyn. Double audio CD. £10.00. AUD008
Julian of Norwich and the Awakening of the Soul in the 21st Century by Fr Gregory Fruehwirth OJN (Friends of Julian). Four talks given in Norwich at the invitation of the Bishop of Norwich during Lent 2009 by Fr Gregory Fruehwirth, a retreat leader, published poet and member of the Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative community of monks and nuns based in Wisconsin, USA. Also available in booklet form (see above).
Love Was His Meaning, a film offering reflections on the Life and Teachings of Robert Llewelyn, featuring interviews with friends, colleagues and family. Filmed, produced and directed by Denise Treissman. DVD. £10.
2009 Lecture by Professor Mary Grey, Julian's Theology of Hope in an Age of Violence. CD £5.00
Full set of four discs: £10.00. AUD009
Awakening to Real Presence (talk 1): £3.00. AUD010
Awakening to Authentic Compassion (talk 2): £3.00. AUD011
Awakening Within our Bodies (talk 3): £3.00. AUD012
Framing Presence in Authentic Community and Committed Life Purpose (talk 4): £3.00. AUD013
Julian Mystical Revelations CD edited and adapted by Sarah Passingham and recorded in Norwich Cathedral, produced by Roger Mayor. A dramatic choral work inspired by Julian’s ‘Revelations of Divine Love’. £13.00. AUD003
Mind out of Time by Sheila Upjohn. A one-act play about Julian of Norwich for a cast of six - easily staged, suitable for school and church groups (Julian Shrine Publications). £2.00. AUD004
St. Julian’s Church & Lady Julian’s Cell: a Guidebook (Julian Shrine Publications). £1.00. AUD005
Who Was Julian? A Beginner’s Guide by Michael McLean (Julian Shrine Publications). £1.50. AUD006
Stations of the Cross Posters. 14 glossy colour A4 posters, with introductory sheet, in hard-backed envelope (Julian Shrine Publications). £14.00. AUD007
