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an introduction to the life and work of hildegard of bingen, "illuminations" reveals the life and teachings of one of the greatest female artists and intellectuals of the western mythical tradition. hildegard was an extraordinary woman living in the rhineland valley during most of the twelfth century. besides being the abbess of a large and influential benedictine abbey, she was a prominent preacher, healer, scientist, and artist. she was also a composer and theologian, writing nine books on theology, medicine, science, and physiology, as well as 70 poems and an opera. at the age of 42, she began to have visions; these were captured as 36 illuminations - 24 of which are recorded in this book along with her commentaries on them.
author matthew fox has stated, "if hildegard had been a man, she would be known as one of the greatest artists and intellectuals the world has ever seen." it is a credit to the power of the women's movement and our times that this towering genius of western thought is being rediscovered in her full grandeur and autonomy.
Product Code : BB hilde illum
Price :
NZ$39.50 (incl. GST)
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