Ebook {Epub PDF} Illuminations by Mary Sharratt

Illuminations. A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen. by Mary Sharratt. X. Critics' Opinion: Readers' Opinion: First Published: Oct , pages. Paperback.  · Title: Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen. Author: Mary Sharratt. Content Warning: Hints of sexual assault, “mortification of the flesh”. Genre: Historical Fiction. Audience: Adult. Format: E-book. I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in beautiful Asheville, NC. I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase merchandise . Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen - Kindle edition by Sharratt, Mary. Literature Fiction Kindle eBooks @ www.doorway.ru Buying Options. Enter a promotion code or Gift Card/5().

The author Mary Sharratt posted a response to a National Catholic Register story about the canonization of Hildegard of Bingen by Pope Benedict XVI (confirmation of her cult) and his proclaimation of St. Hildegard of Bingen as the fourth woman Doctor of the Church (the other three are St. Teresa of Avila, St. Catherine of Siena, and St. Therese of Lisieux--I'm hoping that St. Teresa Benedicta. ILLUMINATIONS by Mary Sharratt tells the story of Hildegard von Bingen, recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches and as a prophet by the Lutheran Church. Hildegar (read more). With elegance and sensitivity, Mary Sharratt rescues Hildegard von Bingen from the obscurity of legend, bringing to life the flesh-and-blood woman in all her conflict, faith, and unwavering tenacity. Illuminations is an astonishing revelation of a visionary leader willing to sacrifice everything to defend her beliefs in a dangerous time of.

The author of four critically acclaimed novels, MARY SHARRATT is an American who lived for twelve years in Germany, which, along with her interest in sacred music and herbal medicine, inspired her to write Illuminations. Author photograph (c) Reg Whitman Mariner www.doorway.ru $ ISBN Fiction / ". Another pick, another homerun! Karen's recent choice Illuminations by Mary Sharratt is our first repeat author! Already coming off a high from her book Ecsta. Illuminations, by Mary Sharratt. J Jyotsna Sreenivasan Comments 0 Comment. Illuminations illuminates the life of Hildegard of Bingen, the 12th century nun who founded her own abbey and composed beautiful works of sacred choral music. Hildegard’s journey to becoming a nun began against her will, when her mother “tithed” her to the church at the age of eight (she was her family’s 10th child).