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In Hildegard of Bingen, Gospel Interpreter, Beverly Mayne Kienzle
presents and acquaints readers with Hildegard's fifty-eight
Homilies on the Gospels a dazzling summa of her theology and the
culmination of her visionary insight and scriptural knowledge. Part
one probes how a twelfth-century woman became the only known female
Gospel interpreter of the Middle Ages. It includes an examination
of Hildegard's epistemology how she received her basic theological
education and how she extended her knowledge through divine
revelations and intellectual exchange with her monastic network.
Part two expounds on several of Hildegard's homilies, elucidating
the theological brilliance that emanates from the creative exegesis
she shapes to develop profound, interweaving themes. Hildegard
eschewed the linear, repetitive explanations of her predecessors
and created an organically coherent body of thought, rich with
interconnected spiritual symbols. Part three deals with the
wide-ranging reception of Hildegard's works and her inspiring
legacy, extending from theology to medicine. Her prophetic voice
resounds in the morally urgent areas of creation theology and the
corruption of church and political leadership. Hildegard decries
human disregard for the earth and its lust for power. Instead, she
advocates the unifying capacity of nature, "viridity," that fosters
the interconnectedness of all creation.
Hildegard of Bingen: Gospel Interpreter presents and acquaints
readers with Hildegard's fifty-eight Homilies on the Gospels a
dazzling summa of her theology and the culmination of her visionary
insight and scriptural knowledge. Part One probes how a
twelfth-century woman became the only known female Gospel
interpreter of the Middle Ages. It includes an examination of
Hildegard's epistemology how she received her basic theological
education, and how she extended her knowledge through divine
revelations and intellectual exchange with her monastic network.
Part Two expounds on several of Hildegard's Homilies, elucidating
the theological brilliance that emanates from the creative exegesis
she shapes to develop profound, interweaving themes. Hildegard
eschewed the linear, repetitive explanations of her predecessors
and created an organically coherent body of thought, rich with
interconnected spiritual symbols. Part Three deals with the
wide-ranging reception of Hildegard's works and her inspiring
legacy, extending from theology to medicine. Her prophetic voice
resounds in the morally urgent areas of creation theology and the
corruption of church and political leadership. Hildegard decries
human disregard for the earth and lust for power. Instead, she
advocates the unifying capacity of nature, "viridity," that fosters
the interconnectedness of all creation.
This ground-breaking volume assesses the contemporary epidemic of
intimate partner violence and explores how and why cultural and
religious beliefs serve to excuse battering and to work against
survivors' attempts to find safety. Theological interpretations of
sacred texts have been used for centuries to justify or minimize
violence against women. The authors recover historical and
especially medieval narratives whose protagonists endure violence
that is framed by religious texts or arguments. The medieval
theological themes that redeem battering in saints'
lives-suffering, obedience, ownership and power-continue today in
most religious traditions. This insightful book emphasizes
Christian history and theology, but the authors signal
contributions from interfaith studies to efforts against partner
violence. Examining medieval attitudes and themes sharpens the
readers' understanding of contemporary violence against women.
Analyzing both historical and contemporary narratives from a
religious perspective grounds the unique approach of Nienhuis and
Kienzle, one that forges a new path in grappling with partner
violence. Medieval and contemporary narratives alike demonstrate
that women in abusive relationships feel the burden of religious
beliefs that enjoin wives to endure suffering and to maintain
stable marriages. Religious leaders have reminded women of wives'
responsibility for obedience to husbands, even in the face of
abuse. In some narratives, however, women create safe places for
themselves. Moreover, some exemplary communities call upon
religious belief to support their opposition to violence. Such
models of historical resistance reveal precedents for response
through intervention or protection.
This ground-breaking volume assesses the contemporary epidemic of
intimate partner violence and explores how and why cultural and
religious beliefs serve to excuse battering and to work against
survivors' attempts to find safety. Theological interpretations of
sacred texts have been used for centuries to justify or minimize
violence against women. The authors recover historical and
especially medieval narratives whose protagonists endure violence
that is framed by religious texts or arguments. The medieval
theological themes that redeem battering in saints'
lives-suffering, obedience, ownership and power-continue today in
most religious traditions. This insightful book emphasizes
Christian history and theology, but the authors signal
contributions from interfaith studies to efforts against partner
violence. Examining medieval attitudes and themes sharpens the
readers' understanding of contemporary violence against women.
Analyzing both historical and contemporary narratives from a
religious perspective grounds the unique approach of Nienhuis and
Kienzle, one that forges a new path in grappling with partner
violence. Medieval and contemporary narratives alike demonstrate
that women in abusive relationships feel the burden of religious
beliefs that enjoin wives to endure suffering and to maintain
stable marriages. Religious leaders have reminded women of wives'
responsibility for obedience to husbands, even in the face of
abuse. In some narratives, however, women create safe places for
themselves. Moreover, some exemplary communities call upon
religious belief to support their opposition to violence. Such
models of historical resistance reveal precedents for response
through intervention or protection.
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Solutions to Thirty-Eight Questions (Paperback)
Hildegard of Bingen; Translated by Beverly Mayne Kienzle; Contributions by Jenny C. Bledsoe, Stephen H. Behnke
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Perhaps the least studied of Hildegard of Bingen's writings,
"Solutions to Thirty-Eight Questions" is translated in this volume
into English for the first time from the original Latin.
In this work of exegesis, Hildegard (1098-1179) resolves thorny
passages of Scripture, theological questions, and two issues in
hagiographic texts. "Solutions to Thirty-Eight Questions" joins
Hildegard's "Homilies on the Gospels," which were directed to her
nuns, as evidence of the seer's exegetical writing as well as her
authority as an exegete. The twelfth-century saint wrote in
standard genres of exegesis--homilies and "solutiones"--and her
interpretations of Scripture were widely sought, including by male
audiences.
Hildegard of Bingen (1098 '1179) describes the virtue of
Fortitude teaching the other virtues in the fire of the Holy
Spirit. Like Fortitude, Hildegard was enkindled by the Holy Spirit
and edified many with her teaching.
Hildegard of Bingen's "Homilies on the Gospels" are here
translated for the first time from Latin into English. Hildegard's
sisters recorded and preserved her informal preaching in this
collection of homilies on twenty-seven gospel pericopes. As teacher
and superior to her sisters, Hildegard probably spoke to them in
the chapter house, with the scriptural text either before her or
recited from memory, according to Benedictine liturgical practice.
The "Homilies on the Gospels" prove essential for comprehending the
coherent theological Vision that Hildegard constructs throughout
her works, including the themes of salvation history, the drama of
the individual soul, the struggle of virtues against vices, and the
life-giving and animating force of greenness ("uiriditas").
Moreover, the "Homilies on the Gospels "establish Hildegard as the
only known female systematic exegete of the Middle Ages.
"Beverly Mayne Kienzle, John H. Morison Professor of the
Practice in Latin and Romance Languages, Harvard Divinity School,
has published several books on medieval sermons and preaching,
including "Hildegard of Bingen and Her Gospel Homilies" (2009);
"Hildegard of Bingen, Expositiones euangeliorum," coedited with
Carolyn Muessig (2007); and "The Sermon: Typologie des sources du
moyen a ge occidental," fasc. 81 '83 (2000). "
This classic translation of the correspondence of Bernard is
reprinted with a new introduction which takes into account the
wealth of scholarship which has appeared in the last forty years.
Professor Kienzle discusses the translation of medieval and
monastic letter-writing and provides a new chronology and select
bibliography.
First published in 1953, James' translation set the standard for
readability, accuracy, and verve; 'it is difficult to see how his
translation can be improved' 'David N. Bell
For nearly two millennia, despite repeated prohibitions, Christian
women have preached. Some have preached in official settings;
others have found alternative routes for expression. Prophecy,
teaching, writing, and song have all filled a broad definition of
preaching. This anthology, with essays by an international group of
scholars from several disciplines, investigates the diverse voices
of Christian women who claimed the authority to preach and
prophesy. The contributors examine the centuries of arguments,
grounded in Pauline injunctions, against women's public speech and
the different ways women from the early years of the church through
the twentieth century have nonetheless exercised religious
leadership in their communities. Some of them based their authority
solely on divine inspiration; others were authorized by
independent-minded communities; a few were even recognized by the
church hierarchy. With its lively accounts of women preachers and
prophets in the Christian tradition, this exceptionally
well-documented collection will interest scholars and general
readers alike.
Developed for use in upper-level courses and written entirely in
Spanish, this anthology introduces students to Peninsular
literature. Representative works by major literary figures in a
variety of genres (fiction, poetry, drama, and essay), exemplify
important literary movements from the Middle Ages to the present.
This text is part of a two-volume anthology that can be used
separately or in conjunction with its companion volume, Panoramas
literarios: America hispana.
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