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Hildegard was a noted German writer, mystic, musician and spiritual guide. Her conferences reverenced creation and the power of the natural world to transform human life. ... Read more

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Hildegard of Bingen was one of the most remarkable women of the Middle Ages, whose writings, pictures, and music are now enjoying a renaissance. This is an anthology of her work, including poems, visionary accounts, and paintings. ... Read more

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This is a selection from the writings of the 12th century Benedictine mystic, who wrote books on prayer, theology, poetry, music, natural history, the human body, health as well as one play. It includes commentary which places Hildegard's work in its social and historical context and the new translations bring it all vividly to life. ... Read more

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Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), the only medieval woman known to have authored systematic works of exegesis, composed fifty-eight little-studied Expositiones euangeliorum, homilies on twenty-seven gospel passages. Hildegard described her divine charge as to restore the tottering faith of her era by revealing the hidden mysteries of the Scriptures. She continued the exegetical tradition of the Fathers and, by using the words of Scripture, constructed moral fortifications designed to defend her sisters against the forces of evil. Hildegard of Bingen and her Gospel Homilies constitutes the first in-depth study of Hildegard's Expositiones and of her exegesis, preaching, and use of sources. It explores the Expositiones in the context of Hildegard's intellectual and cultural milieu and underscores the central role of biblical interpretation in the seer's works. Furthermore, this book re-examines Hildegard's self-depiction in the context of monastic education for women, the magistra's exchange with her mentors and friends, and her rich use of divine voice to empower her own expression. This is a new, exciting, and erudite study on one of the most influential female mystics. ... Read more