Days of creation / Scivias (Hildegard)

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But this cosmos is merly an instrument that serves a much greater purpose, namely those "invisible and eternal things" she is talking about: God.

Yes, God was certainly the overriding theme throughout the Scivias. Even the title comes from the Latin phrase "Sci vias Domini" ("Know the Ways of the Lord").

This example shows that very well:

Image Four: “The Universe”

This image illustrates the universe, surrounded by the symbolic divine voice. The entire universe points to an almighty and incomprehensible God. The outermost layer of the fire represents God’s duality, on the one hand he takes fiery revenge on the unfaithful, and on the other hand, he offers deep comfort to those who believe.

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