Julian of Norwich and the Problem of Evil

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Norton is among Julian scholars who argue that Julian's use of the trope of Motherhood in God is much more than a reflection of feminine experience; he argues it is not only an integral part of her theology but particularly of her theodicy; that she uses this metaphor deliberately to emphasize the divine compassion in relation to evil; and "Christ's passion is the supreme manifestation of divine love" because it demonstrates "overwhelming compassion for all victims," especially in regard to the lack of anger in God. The Order of Julian of Norwich, White Lake WI, USA, from their newsletter, February, 2024.

With persuasive argument, Richard Norton presents the heated debate between theoretical and pastoral theodicy and argues for a more integral approach to the problems of evil, sin and suffering, based on the theology of divine mercy and unconditional love in the Revelations of Julian of Norwich. A most compelling contribution! Veronica Mary Rolf, Author of Julian's Gospel and An Explorer's Guide to Julian of Norwich

For Norton, Julian's theodicy, which arises from the images and interpretation of her revelation of divine love, seems to crack his modern concern with the various approaches to the problem of evil and the goodness of God set out in the first half of the book. Yet this is a stimulating read for both the Julian scholar and the modern theologian.
Emma Pennington, Canterbury Cathedral In Theology, Volume 127, Issue 2, March, 2024