Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027

Wednesday September 10th

7pm-8:30pm

The Living Light: The Life, Music, and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen

An exploration of the life, visions, and music of 12th Century polymath and Benedictine abbess Hildegard von Bingen with Fahad Siadat (in-person and online)

This lecture explores the extraordinary life, music, and mystical theology of Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th-century Benedictine abbess, visionary, composer, and polymath. We will delve into her vivid mystical visions, particularly as expressed in Scivias (“Know the Ways”), and unpack theological themes such as cosmic harmony and viriditas, the divine greening force. We will also listen to examples of her groundbreaking musical compositions, including chant and liturgical drama, and examine their unique expressive power and spiritual intent. The session will conclude by discussing her enduring legacy across theology, feminism, ecology, and the arts.