Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was one of the most remarkable and influential women of her time. Blessed with an astonishing array of talents, she was at once a mystic, abbess, scientist, doctor, nutritionist, composer, writer, linguist, and artist. Such was her widespread fame that bishops, popes, and kings, as well as humble peasants, sought out her wise counsel. Find out more about Hildegard of Bingen's life in this beautifully illustrated book by award-winning author, Demi.
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Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was one of the most remarkable and influential women of her time. Blessed with an astonishing array of talents, she was at once a mystic, abbess, scientist, doctor, nutritionist, composer, writer, linguist, and artist. Such was her widespread fame that bishops, popes, and kings, as well as humble peasants, sought out her wise counsel. Find out more about Hildegard of Bingen's life in this beautifully illustrated book by award-winning author, Demi.
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"Once upon a time in 1098 AD, in Mainz, Germany, a little girl was born named Hildegard". With this traditional beginning, Demi begins her newest story "Hildegard of Bingen: Scientist, Composer, Healer, and Saint". Demi has written over 130 books for small children, most of which are on a variety of religious and spiritual themes that cross denominational lines. For example Demi's award-winning book "Talking to God: Prayers for Children"introduces young readers to prayers from many religions including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, American Indian, and Central African. The book is an excellent way for children to begin thinking ecumenically about spirituality.
Demi's "Hildegard of Bingen" tells a particular story about a remarkable person. In a short, simple book for children from four to eight. Demi offers a beautifully appealing introduction to the life and accomplishments of Hildegard, (1098 -- 1179) who was formally declared a saint by the Catholic Church in 2012 and declared a Doctor of the Church that same year. The story emphasizes the mystical character of Hildegard's life when began when she began experiencing visions at the age of three. The book shows Hildegard becoming a nun at the age of 18 and later becoming the Abbess of her cloister. The book focuses on Hildegard's many accomplishments that came from her inner life and inner voice:
"When you see a great light inside you,
that too is the light of God....
You must let other people see what you see,
You must let your inside lights shine out."
The book is more inwardly focused than most literature for young children. Demi describes and even summarizes Hildegard's spiritual writings. For example, she discusses Hildegard's book "Know the Ways of God" and says it shows "how to live for God and enter His heavenly city." This is inspiring material indeed for a children's book. Demi describes Hildegard's work "The Book of Life's Merits" as "showing how man can rise to Heaven by overcoming his faults."
Hildegard wrote many other books, in subjects as varied as physics and cooking and became justly renowned as well as a composer. Children may be inspired by this book and by Hildegard and have many questions to discuss with their parents or other readers. I found this little book encouraged me to learn more about Hildegard. The book reminded me of the breadth of spiritual knowledge and, even more broadly, of how much in this world there is to learn.
Demi's illustrations are mostly on bright background colors -- yellows, blues and purples that enhance the focus of the book on inward experience, the "secret land of heavenly lights" and their outward expression in Hildegard's works. A short Appendix to the story offers additional information about Hildegard for both children and their adult readers.
This lovely book is an appropriate addition to the series of spiritually ecumenical children's books published by Wisdom Tales. It is enjoyable and inspiring both for those with Christianity and for those from other religious traditions. Wisdom Tales kindly sent me a review copy of this book.
