Hildegard of Bingen's Book of Divine Works: With Letters and Songs
by Hildegard of Bingen
Rating
LanguageEN
Total Pages432 pages
ISBN
9780939680351
Publisher (Year)
Bear & Company, 1987
Description
A landmark work of medieval Christian mysticism, this volume presents Saint Hildegard of Bingen's visionary masterpiece written between 1170 and 1173. The book explores cosmology, creation, humanity, salvation history, a...A landmark work of medieval Christian mysticism, this volume presents Saint Hildegard of Bingen's visionary masterpiece written between 1170 and 1173. The book explores cosmology, creation, humanity, salvation history, and the relationship between God, nature, and the human soul through a series of profound visions. In addition to The Book of Divine Works, the volume includes many of Hildegard's letters to religious and political leaders as well as selections of her sacred music, offering readers a comprehensive introduction to one of the most influential spiritual figures of the Middle Ages. Hildegard's writings uniquely blend theology, science, art, and spirituality.