Illuminations of Hildegard of BingenIlluminations of Hildegard of Bingen by Matthew Fox explores the incredible life of Hildegard of Bingen (1098 1179), an extraordinary woman who lived in the Rhineland valley during the twelfth century. Beyond her leadership as the abbess of a large and influential Benedictine abbey, Hildegard was known for her roles as a prominent preacher, healer, scientist, and artist. Her contributions extended to music and theology, as she composed, wrote nine