The Letters of Peter Lombard (Canon Benham)

By Ellen Dudley Baxter and William Benham

This volume presents a collection of letters by Peter Lombard, a significant figure in medieval theology. Edited by Canon William Benham and Ellen Dudley Baxter, €œThe Letters of Peter Lombard € offers insights into Lombard's theological thought and his influence on the development of Christian doctrine. Peter Lombard (c. 1100 €" 1160) was a theologian and Bishop of Paris. His most famous work, the €œFour Books of Sentences €, became the standard textbook of theology at the medieval universities.

These letters shed light on the intellectual and religious climate of the 12th century, making them valuable for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Christian thought. This collection provides a unique window into the mind of one of the most important theologians of the Middle Ages.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1024071456
• ISBN13: 9781024071450
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"