This left her an ample amount of time to think and expand on her creativity. This new position placed her in a solitary environment. Hildegard von Bingen was elected to take Jutta’s position, and look over the nuns of the convent. By the age of 38, her educator and religious mother passed away.
Ten years after joining, she became a nun. She eventually had writings on visions, that she often needed assistance from a secretary. Her education was still limited, but it was more than the average woman was receiving at that time. Although, her education was strictly based on religious beliefs, it gave her the opportunity to learn how to read and write. Joining the monastery opened the door for her education. By the age of eight, she was already a part of a monastery. Making her a prime example that all a community needs is one persuasive, ambitious individual to make a difference.īorn in the year of 1098 in Germany, Hildegard was quickly involved in the Catholic Church. A medieval nun by the name of Hildegard von Bingen did just that, she caused change. What happens when one medieval nun decides to break the stereotype? Change happens. Religions that were making interpretations, that a woman’s role did not go much further than taking care of a man. This is especially so, during the medieval times where the culture was strongly influenced by religion. Nuns are often expected to stay in the shadow and remain in silence.
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