Who IS This Woman, Anyway?- Hildegard Interpreted in the Twenty-First Century
Cynthia Cameron
The last fifty years has seen a resurgence of interest in Hildegard Bingen, twelfth-century mystic, theologian, and nun. As her story is taken up by various scholars, the image that presented tells us as much about scholars it Hildegard. By isolating two who take Hildegard’s work seriously, we can investigate ways interpreter shape what they find historical source for particular theological purpose. Barbara Newman Pope Benedict XVI approach from very different perspectives vision each present these their interests do hers
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