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This study links the feminist theological topic of inclusive God-images with Hildegard of Bingen's 12th-century text, aiming to show how Hildegard's images of God transcend the gendered image of God as Father. The author uses the work of several authorities - among them Carl Jung, Otto Pacht and Adelgundis Fuhrkotter - to unravel Hildegard's multi-layered thought process. ... Read more

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This is an anthology of the work of Hildegard of Bingen, which includes colour reproductions of some of her paintings alongside extracts from accounts of her visions and from her poetry. There are 30 headings, providing daily meditations for a month. The book is part of "The Wisdom of" series, which aims to introduce people to the rich spiritual heritage of the Christian faith. This includes people who want to explore and develop the spiritual dimension in their lives, but who may be wary of institutional forms of religion and worship. ... Read more

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Hildegard of Bingen-theologian, mystic, poet, and musician-left an enormous legacy of spiritual insights that have extraordinary relevance in today's world. Even her music hits the top of classical music charts. Why is her influence so enduring?

Hildegard's twelfth-century teachings, founded on the Benedictine Rule, bring with them a wholistic sense that still speaks to today's spiritual seekers. Her ideas on the interdependence of male and female, health and ecology, the arts and sciences, were centuries ahead of their time and assure us that God's "greening" or life-giving power courses through all of life, no matter how bleak the outlook might seem.

This introduction to her life and thought helps to bring Hildegard's rich outlook to bear on today's world. Practical spiritual exercises at the end of each chapter make this suitable for parish study or individual use. ... Read more

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Explores the life and thought of this remarkable woman
Hildegard of Bingen was a twelfth-century Benedictine Christian theologian, mystic, poet, healer, and musician who left an enormous body of writings representing a legacy of spiritual insights that continues to be read today. In The Creative Spirit: Harmonious Living With Hildegard Of Bingen, June Boyce-Tillman presents a superbly written introduction to a woman who was the first female whose writings were approved for publication by the Pope; one of the first women to have her music written down for her contemporaries and posterity; and the first science writer to ever put pen to paper on the subject of childbirth and women's sexuality. The Creative Spirit explores the life and thought of this remarkable woman as well as providing practical spiritual exercises based on Hildegard's ideas and concepts for brining wholeness, wisdom and healing to a busy, fragmented, modern life. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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