Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) continues to be the subject of popular and scholarly interest. Sabina Flanagan provides an introduction to the life and works of the visionary, mystic, poet, musician, naturalist, healer and theologian that was Hildegard of Bingen. This edition includes: a new preface; additions to the biographical sections, revealing discoveries about Hildegard’s life; updated references to recent critical material on Hildegard’s writings; and a new bibliography and discography.