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In Our Time: Religion · BBC Radio 4

Hildegard of Bingen

June 26, 2014·45 min·4 clips
Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century nun, was only officially canonized as a saint in 2012 despite her profound musical and scholarly works.
This episode explores the life and legacy of Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century nun, scholar, and musician. Experts discuss her visionary works, involvement in church reform, and contributions to music, science, and medicine, highlighting her influence from the Middle Ages to modern times.
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