History: May 13 (#1)

History: May 13 (#1)
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May 13, 1373 Julian of Norwich has visions of Jesus while suffering from a life-threatening illness, visions which are later described and interpreted in her book Revelations of Divine Love.

Commentary

Commentary

On May 13, in the year 1373: Julian of Norwich has visions of Jesus while suffering from a life-threatening illness, visions which are later described and interpreted in her book Revelations of Divine Love. Revelations of Divine Love is a medieval book of Christian mystical devotions. Why May 13, 1373 matters: Julian of Norwich has visions of Jesus while suffering from a life-threatening illness, visions which are later described and interpreted in her book Revelations of Divine Love. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: May 13, 1373 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: Julian of Norwich has visions of Jesus while suffering from a life-threatening illness, visions which are later described and interpreted in her book Revelations of Divine Love. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revelations_of_Divine_Love (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)