Mysticism or Madness? Margery Kempe and Julian of Norwich

Sistory Untold

Picture this: it’s the mid 1300s, the Black Death just killed 1/3 of country, every time you turn around there’s a new pope, and you’re bedridden. This is the position in which Margery and Julian found themselves immediately before their divine encounters. But, as fascinating as their encounters with Christ were, what is perhaps even more interesting is their encounter with one another. As mystics, both women faced doubt and judgement from the world around them, but found encouragement and solidarity in each other. P.S. Correction: Marie du France lived in England. Someone needs to rename her Marie du England.