Hildegard of Bingen - An Anthology

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.

Summary

A selection of work by Hildegard of Bingen, the 12th-century mystic. Though best known for the accounts of her visionary experiences, she also wrote theological works, poetry, music, a play and a book of natural history. The introduction places her work in its social and historical context.

Product details

• Authors: Fiona Bowie, Robert Carver, Davies Oliver Davies
• Publisher: Spck
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.02.1995
• EAN: 9780281044610
• ISBN: 978-0-281-04461-0
• No. of pages: 174
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 194 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Mixed anthologies; Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works