# Julian of Norwich — Practical Mysticism character guide

> Julian of Norwich in Practical Mysticism by Evelyn Underhill.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Julian of Norwich, Julian

**First appearance:** 0007-iv-meditation-and-recollection

## Who they are

Medieval English mystic and author of 'Revelations of Divine Love'.

## Relationships

### [William Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/practical_mysticism_se/characters/william_blake)

_friendship_

Julian's optimistic, all-embracing vision of divine love resonates with Blake's own radical, imaginative theology.

## In the story

### [The First Form of Contemplation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/practical_mysticism_se/chapters/vii-the-first-form-of-contemplation)

Julian of Norwich is cited for her vision of a hazel nut, perceiving in it the epitome of all creation and the sustaining love of God.

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