Scivias

Synopsis

Hildegard's first and greatest visionary work, recording twenty-six visions on creation, the fall, redemption, and the ordering of the Church.

Scivias is a central text in the Christian mystical tradition, offering insight into the spiritual life, the nature of divine union, and the transformation of the soul.

Selected Passages

The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity.

The soul is symphonic.

Humanity, take a good look at yourself. Inside you've got heaven and earth, and all of creation.