The illustrations recorded in the book of Scivias were visions that Hildegard experienced , causing her great suffering and tribulations .
Still hesitant to record her visions , Hildegard became physically ill .
The illustrations recorded in the book of Scivias were visions that Hildegard experienced , causing Hildegard 's great suffering and tribulations .
Still hesitant to record her visions , Hildegard became physically ill .