The Search for the Lost Manuscript: Julian of Norwich

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Release DateJuly 19, 2016
Runtime59m
StatusReleased
ProductionBBC, BBC Four + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
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The Search for the Lost Manuscript: Julian of Norwich

Synopsis

In this hour-long documentary, Dr Janina Ramirez tells the incredible story of a book hidden for centuries in the shadows of history, the first book ever written in English by a woman, Julian of Norwich, in 1373. Revelations of Divine Love dared to present an alternative vision of man's relationship with God, a theology fundamentally at odds with the church of Julian's time, and for 500 years the book was suppressed. It re-emerged in the 20th century as an iconic text for the women's movement and was acknowledged as a literary masterpiece.

Cast & Crew

Director

Sally-Anne Lomas

Featured Cast

Janina Ramirez

Janina Ramirez

Presenter

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