Hildegard von Bingen's Mystical Visions: Translated from Scivias [Paperback]

Hildegard von Bingen (Author), Bruce Hozeski (Translator), Matthew Fox (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1985

Twelfth-century Rhineland mystic Hildegard von Bingen records her exquisite encounter with divinity, producing a magnificent fusion of divine inspiration and human intellect. Hildegard von Bingen’s Mystical Visions is perhaps the most complete and powerful documentation of mystical consciousness in recorded history. Now after 800 years, these visions are again available for those seeking to reawaken mystical consciousness.

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"Bruce Hozeski's translation succeeds admirably in accommodating the twelfth-century perspective and Hildegard's own unique worldview in terms that are approachable."
(Gnosis magazine )

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Latin

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Product Details

• Paperback: 430 pages
• Publisher: Bear & Company (November 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879181290
• ISBN-13: 978-1879181298
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #869,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars incomplete, February 8, 2003

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This review is from: Hildegard von Bingen's Mystical Visions: Translated from Scivias (Paperback)

I was disappointed to see that not all Hildegarde's visions have been translated and included. The editing seems primarily to eliminate those visions popularly believed to refer to the future "end times". Almost the entire section of "vision eleven", dealing with that subject, has been edited out.
The book is definitely useful as a reference for the character of St. Hildegarde, and the "language" of dreams & visions, however I was, as I said, disappointed with what seems to be a "censoring" of the material.

35 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome, thought provoking book, April 15, 2000

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This review is from: Hildegard von Bingen's Mystical Visions: Translated from Scivias (Paperback)

I don't remember reading a book before that provoked such awe of God. Her visions are vivid and her words invoke realistic mind pictures. She interprets a lot and sometimes writes what she heard God say. Some of the things she believes God told her, I am not sure I accept, but all in all the work inspires me to want to make God the center of my life. It is not always the easiest reading, but is understandable -- the translator did an admirable Job. I will look for more of her work.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BABS Bakery dedicated to Hildegard von Bingens works, August 19, 2008

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Hildegard von Bingen's Mystical Visions, Translated from Scivias by, Bruce Hozeski. The author is a Professor of English, past president, and founder of the International Hildegard von Bingen Studies in 1984. He is an inspiration to anyone in this area of study. The powerful documentation in this book is translated from one of the most evolved visionaries for individuals to experience as it creates a paradox within the soul struggling for more knowledge to the existence on how the visions celebrate wisdom and insight to understand the truthful simplicity within them. Hildegard's artwork correlating to the writings is a phenomenon to the 'material' art world. Karan Schneider, PhD., MS., BBA, GC-C, CH-C, SC-C -Founder BABS Bakery. [...]