Hildegard von Bingen

Hildegard von Bingen, a Christian mystic of medieval Europe way ahead of her time, defied societal norms and became a mystic. She sought official sanction for her teachings, wrote books on spirituality, medicine, nature, and history. Hildegard von Bingen's legacy includes being recognized as a saint and doctor of the Universal Church, influencing the feminist movement, and her writings' connection to the new age movement.