Peter Abailard

Klappentext Originally published in 1932, this book presents a comprehensive study regarding the life and works of Peter Abelard. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1932! this book presents a comprehensive study regarding the life and works of Peter Abelard. The text reflects the renewed interest in medieval thought at the time of publication! incorporating ideas from a broad variety of perspectives. A preface is included by the renowned theologian and biblical scholar Alexander Nairne. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Alexander Nairne; Author's note; Introduction; Abbreviations; 1. Abailard's career to the Council of Sens; 2. Faith and reason; 3. His use of pre-Christian writers; 4. The sic et non; 5. Abailard's logical theories; 6. Abailard's doctrine of God and of creation; 7. The trinity and the person of Christ; 8. His ethical theories, and the doctrine of the atonement; 9. The Council of Sens and after; Conclusion; Appendix 1. The chronology of Abailard's writings; Appendix 2. The Aristotelian translations known to Abailard; Short bibliography; Index.

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• Authors: Alexander Nairne, J G Sikes, J. G. Sikes, Sikes J. G.
• Assisted by: Alexander Nairne (Foreword)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2014
• EAN: 9781107437814
• ISBN: 978-1-107-43781-4
• No. of pages: 302
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Logic, RELIGION / Theology, Theology, Philosophy: logic