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Berengar and the Reform of Sacramental Doctrine

by A. J. MacDonald
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025300092
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 460
  • Original Price: GBP 30.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 817 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Christian Theology / History

"Berengar and the Reform of Sacramental Doctrine" provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the most significant theological disputes of the Middle Ages. The work centers on the life and thought of Berengar of Tours, an eleventh-century theologian whose critical approach to the doctrine of the Real Presence in the Eucharist sparked a major controversy within the Western Church. Author A.J. MacDonald explores the intellectual and ecclesiastical landscape of the period, detailing the clash between Berengar's dialectical methods and the traditional views held by his contemporaries, such as Lanfranc of Bec.

The study meticulously traces the development of sacramental thought, illustrating how the debate over Berengar's teachings forced the Church to refine and codify its doctrine. MacDonald highlights Berengar's reliance on reason and scriptural interpretation, positioning him as a precursor to the later scholastic movement. Beyond the specific doctrinal issues, the book sheds light on the broader reform movements and the shifting power dynamics between local bishops and the papacy during the early medieval era. This volume serves as an essential resource for students and scholars of church history, medieval philosophy, and the evolution of Christian dogma.

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