Bibliograph

Hildegard of Bingen, essential writings and chants of a Christian mystic annotated & explained, translation and annotation by Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook

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Label

Hildegard of Bingen, essential writings and chants of a Christian mystic annotated & explained, translation and annotation by Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hildegard of Bingen

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

849198587

Responsibility statement

translation and annotation by Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook

Series statement

Skylight illuminations series

Sub title

essential writings and chants of a Christian mystic annotated & explained

Summary

"Hildegard of Bingen--visionary, abbess, composer, dramatist, poet and healer--was the brilliant and passionate precursor of many of the great women mystics of the Middle Ages. Her body of work is unusually expansive in terms of genre and subject matter for any theologian of her time, and includes powerful descriptions of her visions, advice to influential nobles and royalty, theological correspondence with fellow monastics, liturgical songs, and medical and scientific works. This unique introduction to Hildegard's world and writings presents a wide range of her texts grouped by theme, providing a deeper understanding of this influential spiritual figure than can single-themed collections. Insightful and instructive annotations provide historical background and place selections within the wider context of Hildegard's understanding of the spiritual life and the natural world"--, Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Living light -- Blazing fire -- Divine love -- Holy wisdom -- Spiritual community -- Noble greenness -- God's creation -- Celestial harmony -- Healing sciences -- Women's health -- Worldly witness

Target audience

adult

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