Reading list

Medieval Visionaries

Hildegard of Bingen, Bonaventure and Catherine of Siena: vision, ascent and dialogue in the medieval Church.

Intermediate. 5 steps

Vision

Text
Scivias
Hildegard of Bingen, tr. Columba Hart, Jane Bishop, 1990
Hildegard’s visions of creation and redemption, each followed by its meaning.

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Bonaventure
Bonaventure, tr. Ewert Cousins, 1978
The Journey of the Mind into God: six steps to the passing over in love.

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The Dialogue of the Seraphic Virgin Catherine of Siena
Catherine of Siena, tr. Algar Thorold, 1896
Catherine’s conversation with God on self-knowledge and the bridge of Christ.

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The Cherubinic Wanderer
Angelus Silesius, tr. Maria Shrady, 1986
Angelus Silesius condenses the medieval mystics into startling couplets.
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The Practice of the Presence of God
Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence brings contemplation into the kitchen, simply and for anyone.

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