Hildegard of Bingen, Gospel Interpreter

This book probes how a twelfth-century woman became a Gospel interpreter, analyses the creative methodology and themes of the homilies, and deals with the vast legacy of Hildegard’s works, including their relevance for today.

Beverly Mayne Kienzle retired in 2015 as the John H. Morison Professor at Harvard Divinity School and is currently an affiliate of the Harvard Standing Committee on Medieval Studies.

List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Abbreviations Chronology The Region of Hildegard of Bingen (Map) Part One Introduction Chapter One: Hildegard's Life and Works Chapter Two: Epistemology: From Revelation to Conversation Part Two Chapter Three: The Homilies on the Gospels Part Three Chapter Four: Hildegard's Reception and Legacy Bibliography Index About the Author