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A unique glimpse into the mind of the 12century visionary Hildegard of Bingen through her creative and insightful writings on medicine, spirituality, and more (Booklist)Visionary, mystic, poet, musician, naturalist, healer, theologianthe Rhineland nun Hildegard of Bingen (10981179) was a Renaissance woman long before there was a Renaissance. This is the first book in English to offer a representative selection of writings from all of her amazing range of work.Hildegard wrote many volumes on subjects from mystical vision to sexuality, from theology to natural medicinein letters, treatises, poetry, and songsall in an age when few women wrote more than an occasional letter. She was a woman of extraordinary influence whose work not only surpassed that of her male contemporaries in its range, but also outshone them in visionary beauty and intellectual power. This collection includes a brief biography of Hildegard, and selections from the following works: Scivias (literally, know the ways), the record of Hildegard's visions and her commentary on them The Book of Life's Merits, visionary work The Book of Divine Works, a work of cosmology and anthropology Natural History, a record of plants, animals, and minerals, translated here into English for the first time Causes and Cures, a compendium of her writing on natural medicine Symphonia, her songs and poetry Biographical works Selected letters
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- Q: What is 'Secrets of God: Writings of Hildegard of Bingen' about? A: 'Secrets of God: Writings of Hildegard of Bingen' offers a selection of writings from Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century visionary, covering topics such as medicine, spirituality, and natural history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Hildegard of Bingen, a renowned mystic, poet, and theologian from the 12th century.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Secrets of God: Writings of Hildegard of Bingen' has a total of 200 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 9, 1996.
- Q: What is included in this collection of writings? A: The collection includes a brief biography of Hildegard and selections from her works such as 'Scivias', 'The Book of Life's Merits', and 'Causes and Cures'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Hildegard of Bingen? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to Hildegard's work, making it suitable for both new readers and those familiar with her writings.
- Q: What are some themes explored in this book? A: Themes explored in the book include mysticism, natural medicine, spirituality, and the role of women in historical writing.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this edition is the first edition of 'Secrets of God: Writings of Hildegard of Bingen'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a new item in good condition.