Hildegard of Bingen's Book of Divine Works: With Letters and Songs [Paperback]

Hildegard of Bingen (Author), Matthew Fox (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1987

As revealed in these writings, Hildegard's mystical ordering of the universe involves a profound connection between the divine and the material planes, serving to reunite with science in a dynamic, holistic cosmology.

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Mysticism has a long history in Christianity, and 12th-century Hildegard of Bingen is one of Christianity's most admired mystics. The Book of Divine Works is her record of visions from God. Included are a number of letters and sermons that she wrote to various figureheads of the time, along with 15 songs, complete with lyrics and medieval notation.

Language Notes

Text: English, Latin (translation)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Bear & Company; X edition (June 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939680351
• ISBN-13: 978-0939680351
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Book, August 11, 2005

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Chase Sweeney - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hildegard of Bingen's Book of Divine Works: With Letters and Songs (Paperback)

I was looking for a book on Christian mystics when I bought this, but it isn't for anyone who isn't a die-hard St. Hildegard fan (which, luckily, I happen to be). Her descriptions of her visions are confusing and vague at best, but if you are willing to put a great deal of time and energy into the book, you will be rewarded for it. But I do feel it prudent to say that this is not for the faint of heart - or someone looking for a light read.

32 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Giving your soul a chance., September 11, 1999

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This review is from: Hildegard of Bingen's Book of Divine Works: With Letters and Songs (Paperback)

What Fox illustrated for me is that we are all blessed and that if we learn the mythologizing process of creating that sacred place,- music, art, meditation, adventure - by following our deepest instincts and intuitions, we can actually evolve ourselves to become our true selves which is in its own way a miracle and magic. We can have inspiration! and we can receive gifts and guidance and assistance from the Unknown and the Ineffible Creator/Creatrix. It is a part of our capacity to become whole and genuine and full of grace. Work. Study. Take risks.

13 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Close but...., January 20, 2006

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Quo Primum (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hildegard of Bingen's Book of Divine Works: With Letters and Songs (Paperback)

Sometimes new agers like to take someone's work and usurp it for their own purposes such as "creatrix". Blessed Hildegard was a CATHOLIC; You can't take the fun mysticism and spiritual gifts and leave out the belief system. The belief system Hildegard literally espoused includes Jesus Christ as revealed in Holy Scripture and Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus, declared several times Ex Cathedra. I suggest you find a translator who preserves Blessed Hildegard's Catholicism and get the true perspective.