Hildegard of Bingen Rewards of Life (Liber Vitae Meritorum) The Vision Illustrated with Annotations

St. Hildegard of Bingen did not write theology as an abstract exercise. She saw it.

Her great work Liber Vitae Meritorum (The Book of the Rewards of Life) presents a powerful vision of the human soul standing between virtue and vice, light and shadow, harmony and disorder. Through vivid spiritual dialogue, St. Hildegard shows how each moral choice shapes the life of the soul.

In this remarkable volume, our friend and artist Edith Schrott brings those visions to life through a series of contemplative illustrations inspired by St. Hildegard’s writings. Each image reflects the dramatic spiritual landscape St. Hildegard described: virtues standing in radiant strength, vices appearing as distortions of the human heart, and the soul constantly invited back into harmony.

These illustrations offer something rare. They allow the reader not only to read St. Hildegard’s theology, but to see it. Have you ever wondered what pride or gluttony look like? What about envy? What do they say?

For anyone who loves the spiritual depth of St. Hildegard, this book becomes a quiet companion for reflection, prayer, and study. The images invite you to linger, to meditate on the battle between virtue and vice within every human life, and to rediscover Hildegard’s profound insight: that the human soul is created for order, beauty, and divine harmony.

At Hildegard’s Way, we believe St. Hildegard’s wisdom nourishes both the intellect and the heart. This book is a beautiful doorway into her symbolic universe and a meaningful addition to any Hildegardian library.

Perfect for:

• Readers exploring Hildegard’s Liber Vitae Meritorum

• Lovers of art and medieval symbolism

• Spiritual reflection and study

• Anyone drawn to the wisdom of a Doctor of the Church

A beautiful and thoughtful volume for those who wish to encounter St. Hildegard not only through words, but through vision.