Abelard and Heloise / Constant J. Mews.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mews, C. J.

Series:

Great medieval thinkers.

Great medieval thinkers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142.

Abelard, Peter.

Heloise, 1101-1164.

Heloise.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (327 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is an introduction to the lives and thought of two of the most controversial personalities of the Middle Ages - Abelard and Heloise. It is their 'star quality,' argues Constant Mews that has prevented them from being seen clearly in the context of 12th century thought.

Contents:

Contents; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Images of Abelard and Heloise; 2. The Early Years: Roscelin of Compiègne and William of Champeaux; 3. Challenging Tradition: The Dialectica; 4. Heloise and Discussion about Love; 5. Returning to Logica; 6. The Trinity; 7. A Christian Theologia; 8. Heloise and the Paraclete; 9. Ethics, Sin, and Redemption; 10. Faith, Sacraments, and Charity; 11. Accusations of Heresy; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Z

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-298) and index.

ISBN:

0-19-028892-2

0-19-803568-3

1-281-19679-7

9786611196790

1-4237-2035-0

0-19-515688-9

OCLC:

922952665