When reading the article the first time through the immediate reaction was...this was written by a woman! I had been under the impression that women of the 12th Century were not noted for having "....established a reputation as a theological and spiritual writer..." The basis for me picking this passage for reflection was for two reasons: the complementary nature of man and woman and the different roles of man and woman when applied to the Son of God.

Hildegard explains to the reader that man and woman are complementary. That one works through the other; in fact, she even goes as far to say that

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Approximate Word count = 460
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)