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How did Julian of Norwich describe the Trinity, according to Janet Soskice?

Answered from Archive: Trinity · In Our Time · 2026-10-08

Janet Soskice says Julian of Norwich wrote what she calls the first book of any kind in English, built on visions Julian had when she nearly died at about 33. Julian is known for calling Christ our mother, but she gives the same title to the Father and the Spirit too, moving the reader around all three persons. Soskice sees her as theologically precise yet writing for ordinary Christians.

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