The Brilliance Of Meister Eckhart, A Visionary For Our Times

This was one of the most poorly written and poorly structured non fiction biographical books I've ever read. It did not give you even an introduction to Hildegard so much as a not distinct list of events that happened near and around her. I have a very strong interest in the life of saints but this......more

A gorgeously illustrated book that is a perfect introduction to the life and thought of Hildegard of Bingen. In Physica, she described, with the bounds of medieval learning, her own understanding of the efficacy of herbs, the nature of animals and the healing properties of gemstones. (p17f) In the Mi......more

A determined and remarkable woman. In the first chapter of this short book, the author describes Hildegard’s commitment to her visions (both ecstatic and practical) and her ability to win allies and to overcome obstacles. The second chapter provides us with beautiful colour plates of her illustration......more

Obviously a talented artist and devout Catholic but this is a tough read. Overly facty and dry. Beautiful illustrations and poetry.......more

Une biographie de Hildegard Von Bingen qui est courte mais qui a le mérite d'aller à l'essentiel. Le livre contient également plusieurs représentations des visions de la sainte lesquelles sont accompagnées d'une brève description. Les thèmes abordés sont ceux de la Trinité, de la chute de Lucifer et......more