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Hildegard of Bingen would have given James Dean a run for his money. A woman of abundant talents, Hildegard stepped outside of the boundaries that had been set by years of tradition and practice. Being a woman, Hildegard was automatically discouraged from doing the things that were customarily reserved for men. ... Hildegard explored each of these venues in some form or another. Hildegard colored outside of the lines in many areas of her life. ...
The “Sybil of the Rhine” as Hildegard of Bingen is also known, was born the 10th child to Hildebert and Mechtilde at Bermersheim (Flanagan). As was customary in her time, Hildegard was dedicated to the God as a “tithe” of her parents. Hildegard was soon after chosen to be a companion to Jutta, who was a daughter of Count Stephan of Spanheim. ... Under Jutta’s auspices, Hildegard learned how to read and write Latin. Hildegard, as a child had had visions and continued to do so as an adult. Some present-day researchers conclude these visions to be associated with a migraine condition that Hildegard had. As Hildegard grew she concealed her visions from everyone but Jutta. Jutta disclosed this to a monk named Volmar who eventually became Hildegard’s assistant. Over time Jutta and Hildegard’s reputation for holiness grew and attracted women to Disibodenberg. ... When Jutta died in 1136 Hildegard was elected to be her replacement.
When Hildegard was forty-two years and seven months old she writes that, “the heavens were opened and a blinding light of exceptional brilliance flowed through my entire brain.
Approximate Word count = 1232
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