In eight pages Hildegard of Bingen is examined in a consideration of life and achievements. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.
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visionary writings" (Lerman, 1998; Hildegard.html). While other women of her time period were offered little, or no, respect in the world of men and the world of religion, Hildegard
"was consulted by and advised bishops, popes, and kings. She used the curative powers of natural objects for healing, and wrote treatises about natural history and medicinal uses of plants,
animals, trees and stones" (Lerman, 1998; Hildegard.html). In addition it seems that she is the very first musical composer whose biography is actually known. "She founded a vibrant convent, where
her musical plays were performed...Revival of interest in this extraordinary woman of the middle ages" has truly taken form as people become mesmerized by this intriguing woman from the past
(Lerman, 1998; Hildegard.html). In the following paper we present an examination of her life and her work/achievements. The Life and Work of Hildegard Hildegard was the tenth
child in her family, a noble family, which automatically meant that she was to devote her life to God. With a tenth child a family was thought to have
little or no resources to properly take care of the child and church service and duty was the customary course of action. "The girl started to have visions of luminous
objects at the age of three, but soon realized she was unique in this ability and hid this gift for many years" (Lerman, 1998; Hildegard.html). When she was 8 she
was sent to the "anchoress named Jutta to receive a religious education. Jutta was born into a wealthy and prominent family, and by all accounts was a young woman of
great beauty. She spurned all worldly temptations and decided to dedicate her life to god" (Lerman, 1998; Hildegard.html). Apparently Jutta had decided to take the life of a anchoress rather