Based on historic quotations from the writings of Saint Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179), Dr. Annette Esser wrote these nine texts in which Hildegard, so to say, speaks herself. This well-researched multi-language book includes chapter notes, a detailed historic timeline, an illustrated color map of Hildegard Way in Germany, along with colorful images from the land of Hildegard. Dr. Annette Esser Dr. Annette Esser is a German theologian, teacher and artist. In 2008, she founded the Scivias-Institute for Art & Spirituality. In 2017, she co-initiated the Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Way along the historic sites where the Saint lived in the 12th century. She edited the 59 tableaux texts along the Way. In 2019, Dr. Esser was filmed speaking as Hildegard for nine videos. This short video series was created by pilgrim-filmmaker, Michael M. Conti , creator of The Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard and Hildegard Speaks . How to use the Book We encourage you to read these texts out loud, hearing how Hildegard might have sounded, as you take your own pilgrimage along the Hildegard Way. The book contains the text of those presentations in German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Polish. We suggest doing this on the first nine stages of the Hildegard Way at the very spots which are marked by photos ahead of the nine chapters. All the texts start with the heading “Hildegard speaks…” Thus, Hildegard speaks … about precious stones and the heavenly Jerusalem - … about her family and childhood - … about her visions - … about her art of healing - … about her entrance into the Monastery of St. Disibod - … about her teacher Jutta of Sponheim - … about pilgrimages and her preaching tours - … about how she gained fame as a seeress - … about the foundation of her Rupertsberg Women’s Monastery. To conclude with Hildegard’s words: Now also you, oh human, speak out aloud about what you see and hear. Crazy Wisdom Publishing The publisher of this book, Crazy Wisdom Publishing, produces films and books that are rich in value and inspiration. The content is designed to speak to a multi-generational audience, reminding viewers and readers of the common and universal connection we have with Earth and spirituality. The films and books explore real-life stories that inspire and motivate people to discover their remarkable potential, transcending differences such as gender, country, religion, race, and class.