Jutta and Hildegard: The Biographical Sources (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9782503507798)

This book is a comprehensive collection of biographical sources, all translated from the latest critical editions, relating to Jutta of Disibodenberg (1092-1136) and Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179). Except for the Life of Hildegard they have never been translated before. The Life of Jutta in particular is a major source recently discovered, throwing new light on the early life of Hildegard. The contents include translations with scholarly introductions of the following documents: The Chronicles of Disibodenberg (selections); Charters of Disibodenberg; Documents of Sponheim; The Life of Jutta; Guibert's Letter 38 to Bovo (including his incomplete Life of Hildegard); the Life of Hildegard; Eight Readings to be read on the Feast of St Hildegard; Guilbert's Revision of the Life of Hildegard; Charters of Rupertsberg; Canonisation Proceedings.

Author: Anna Silvas
ISBN-10: 2503507794
ISBN-13: 9782503507798
Publisher: Brepols Publishers
Language: English
Published: 02/15/1999
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.84h x 6.54w x 0.95d