Which of the following themes do both Julian of Norwich and Catherine of Siena explore ?
Correct answer: C. the concept of a sensual God
- A. the idea that community is essential to salvation
- B. the concept of dualism of body and soul
- C. the concept of a sensual God
- D. the idea that God is separate from the human experience of love
Explanation
Both Julian of Norwich and Catherine of Siena describe divine love through intimate, bodily, and sometimes sensual imagery, presenting God as personally experienced rather than abstract. This makes the idea of a sensual God the shared theme.
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