The book of divine works / Fathers of the church, mediaeval continuation v.18

Declared a Doctor of the Church in 2012, St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) is one of the most remarkable figures of medieval Latin Christianity. A visionary theologian and prophetic reformer, as well as composer, artist, and natural scientist, her voice echoes across the centuries to offer today an integrated vision of the relationship between cosmos and humanity. Completed in 1173, The Book of Divine Works (Liber Divinorum Operum) is the culmination of the Visionary's Doctor's theological project, offered here for the first time in a complete and scholarly English translation. The first part explores the intricate physical and spiritual relationships between the cosmos and the human person, with the famous image of the universal Man standing astride the cosmic spheres. The second part examines the rewards for virtue and the punishments for vice, mapped onto a geography of purgatory, hellmouth, and the road to the heavenly city. At the end of each Hildegard writes extensive commentaries on the Prologue to John's Gospel (Part 1) and the first chapter of Genesis (Part 2)--the only premodern woman to have done so. Finally, the third part tells the history of salvation, imagined as the City of God standing next to the mountain of God's foreknowledge, with Divine Love reigning over all. For Hildegard, the Incarnation is the key moment of all history, willed from eternity to complete God's Work. God's creative capacity and loving mission are thus shared with the humans he made in his image and likeness--for Hildegard, the incarnate Christ's tunic and the Word's creative rationality, respectively. Containing all creation within ourselves, we are divinely called to cooperate in the Creator's work, to enter into a fruitful and sustainable relationship with creation. The scope of Hildegard's visionary theology is both cosmic and close--reflections of God's loving self-revelation are both grand and utterly intimate, as the Work of God reaches from the very heart of infinity down into every smallest detail of the created world. Declared A Doctor Of The Church In 2012, St. Hidegard Of Bingen (1098-1179) Is One Of The Most Remarkable Figures Of Medieval Latin Christianity. A Visionary Theologian And Prophetic Reformer, As Well As Composer, Artist, And Natural Scientist, She Speaks With A Voice That Echoes Across The Centuries To Offer Today An Integrated Vision Of The Relationship Between Cosmos And Humanity. -- Completed In 1173, The Book Of Divine Works (liber Divinorum Operum) Is The Culmination Of The Visionary Doctor's Theological Project, Offered Here For The First Time In A Complete And Scholarly English Translation. The First Part Explores The Intricate Physical And Spiritual Relationships Between The Cosmos And The Human Person, With The Famous Image Of The Universal Man Standing Astride The Cosmic Spheres. The Second Part Examines The Rewards For Virture And The Punishments For Vice, Mapped Onto A Geography Of Purgatory, Hellmouth, And The Road To The Heavenly City. At The End Of Each, Hidegard Writes Extensive Commentaries On The Prologue To John's Gospel (part 1) And The First Chapter Of Genesis (part 2) -- The Only Premodern Woman To Have Done So. Finally, The Third Part Tells The History Of Salvation, Imagined As The City Of God Standing Next To The Mountain Of God's Foreknowledge, With Divine Love Reigning Over All. -- For Hildegard, The Incarnation Is The Key Moment Of All History, Willed From Eternity To Complete God's Work. God's Creative Capacity And Loving Mission Are Thus Shared With The Humans He Made In His Image And Likeness -- For Hildegard, The Incarnate Christ's Tunic And The Word's Creative Rationality, Respectively. Containing All Creation Within Ourselves, We Are Divinely Called To Cooperate In The Creator's Work, To Enter Into A Fruitful And Sustainable Relationship With Creation. The Scope Of Hildegard's Visionary Theology Is Both Cosmic And Close: Reflections Of God's Loving Self-revelation Are Both Grand And Utterly Intimate, As The Work Of God Reaches From The Very Heart Of Infinity Down Into Every Smallest Detail Of The Created World. -- Book Jacket Flap. Theophany Of Divine Love -- The Cosmic Spheres And Human Being -- Macrocosm Of Winds, Microcosm Of Humors -- Cosmos, Body, And Soul : The Word Made Flesh -- The Earth : Life's Merits, Purgatory, And Commentary On The Creation -- The City Of God And The Mirror Of The Angels -- The City In Salvation History : Creation To Incarnation -- The Fountain Of God's Work : Theophany Of Divine Love, With Humility And Peace -- Wisdom And The Ancient Counsel Unfolding In God's Works -- Divine Love Upon The Wheel : Eternity And History. Translated By Nathaniel M Campbell. Translation Of: De Operatione Dei. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Declared a Doctor of the Church in 2012, St. Hidegard of Bingen (1098-1179) is one of the most remarkable figures of medieval Latin Christianity. A visionary theologian and prophetic reformer, as well as composer, artist, and natural scientist, she speaks with a voice that echoes across the centuries to offer today an integrated vision of the relationship between cosmos and humanity. -- Completed in 1173, The Book of Divine Works (Liber Divinorum Operum) is the culmination of the visionary Doctor's theological project, offered here for the first time in a complete and scholarly English translation. The first part explores the intricate physical and spiritual relationships between the cosmos and the human person, with the famous image of the universal Man standing astride the cosmic spheres. The second part examines the rewards for virture and the punishments for vice, mapped onto a geography of purgatory, hellmouth, and the road to the heavenly city. At the end of each, Hidegard writes extensive commentaries on the Prologue to John's Gospel (Part 1) and the first chapter of Genesis (Part 2) -- the only premodern woman to have done so. Finally, the third part tells the history of salvation, imagined as the City of God standing next to the mountain of God's foreknowledge, with Divine Love reigning over all. -- For Hildegard, the Incarnation is the key moment of all history, willed from eternity to complete God's Work. God's creative capacity and loving mission are thus shared with the humans he made in his image and likeness -- for Hildegard, the incarnate Christ's tunic and the Word's creative rationality, respectively. Containing all creation within ourselves, we are divinely called to cooperate in the Creator's work, to enter into a fruitful and sustainable relationship with creation. The scope of Hildegard's visionary theology is both cosmic and close: reflections of God's loving self-revelation are both grand and utterly intimate, as the Work of God reaches from the very heart of infinity down into every smallest detail of the created world."--Résumé de l'éditeur Contents Dedicatory Chronogram Acknowledgments Abbreviations Illustrations Select Bibliography Introduction Introduction I. Liber Divinorum Operum: Summary II. Themes 1. The Relationship between Divinity and Humanity: The Work of God 2. The Relationship between Humanity and Creation: Microcosm and Macrocosm 3. The Light of Divine Foreknowledge and the Eternal Predestination of Christ 4. Hildegard as Exegete 5. History and Symbolism III. Manuscripts, Editions, and Principles of Translation The Book of Divine Works Prologue Part I Vision 1: Theophany of Divine Love Vision 2: The Cosmic Spheres and Human Being Vision 3: Macrocosm of Winds, Microcosm of Humors Vision 4: Cosmos, Body, and Soul: The Word Made Flesh Part II Vision 1: The Earth: Life’s Merits, Purgatory, and Commentary on the Creation Part III Vision 1: The City of God and the Mirror of the Angels Vision 2: The City in Salvation History: Creation to Incarnation Vision 3: The Fountain of God’s Work: Theophany of Divine Love, with Humility and Peace Vision 4: Wisdom and the Ancient Counsel Unfolding in God’s Works Vision 5: Divine Love upon the Wheel: Eternity and History Epilogue Indices General Index Index of Holy Scripture Index of References to Hildegard’s Works