| March 08, 2005

Mechthild of Magdeburg (Germany), a female visionary of the 13th Century, has become a legend to many, known for her love songs and spiritual insight which she recorded throughout a number of texts. Her life work, Fliessende licht der Gottheit (Flowing light of the Godhead) consists of seven books total which feature descriptions of her own visionary experiences, letters of advice and criticism, allegories, reflections, and prayers. Mechthild, in her lifetime, was criticized harshly for being a woman who took a position on spiritual matters, but today has perhaps attained a stronger respect as both an accomplished seer and author.