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'''Artist:''' Peter Abelard
'''Artist:''' Peter Abelard (1079 - 1142)
 
 


'''Confronting Bodies:''' French religious authorities
'''Confronting Bodies:''' French religious authorities


 
'''Dates of Action:''' 1120, 1140, 1559, 1564
 
'''Dates of Action:''' 1120, 1130-1141
 
 


'''Location:''' France
'''Location:''' France


'''Description of Artwork:''' Abelard was a French philosopher and theologian.  His most popular writings are contained in ''Theologia Summi Bonni'' (c.1120), ''Theologia Christiana'' (c.1123-24), and ''Theologia Scholarium''.  In these works Abelard challenges the Christian belief in the Holy Trinity (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit).  The Holy Trinity was believed to be a universal unit by other French theologians.  He also argued that one needed basic human reasoning, instead of merely scripture, to understand the relationship between the three separate entities.    <P>


'''The Incident:''' Abelard's opponents condemned his works and teachings at various times throughout his life.  During the 1120s his writings were considered heretical.  When he moved to Paris to teach, a former friend, Guillaume de St. Thierry, declared his rhetoric heretical.  <P>


'''Description of Artwork:''' Abelard was a French philosopher and theologian.  His most popular writings are contained in Theologia Summi Bonni (c.1120), Theologia Christiana (c.1123-24), and Theologia Scholarium. In these works Abelard challenges the Christian belief in the holy trinity (the father, son and holy spirit).  The Holy Trinity was believed to be a universal unit by other French theologians.  He also argued that one needed basic human reasoning, instead of scriptures, to understand the relationship between the three separate entities.   <P>
'''Results of Incident:''' Opponents publicly humiliated Abelard by burning his books and reciting the Nicene creed.  He was also imprisoned for a brief period.  In 1140 the Pope condemned Abelard to silence.  His books were subsequently burned and his followers were confined to religious houses. His work was listed in the Index Librorum Prohibitorum (Index of Prohibited Books) of 1559 and 1564. <P>
 


'''Source:''' Censorship, A World Encyclopedia, ed. D. Jones


'''The Incident:''' Abelard's opponents condemned his works and teachings at various times throughout his life.  During the 1120s his writings were considered heretical.  When he moved to Paris to teach, a former friend, Guillaume de St. Thierry, declared his rhetoric heretical.  <P>
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'''Results of Incident:''' Opponents publicly humiliated Abelard by burning his books and reciting the Nicene creed.  He was also imprisoned for a brief period.  In 1140 the pope condemned Abelard to silence.  His books were subsequently burned and his followers were confined to religious houses. His work was listed in the Index Librorum Prohibitorum (Index of Prohibited Books) of 1559 and 1564. <P>
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'''Source:''' Censorship, A World Encyclopedia, ed. D. Jones
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Latest revision as of 15:38, 6 January 2012

Date: 1120, 1140, 1559, 1564

Region: Europe

Subject: Religious

Medium: Literature


Abelard.jpg

Artist: Peter Abelard (1079 - 1142)

Confronting Bodies: French religious authorities

Dates of Action: 1120, 1140, 1559, 1564

Location: France

Description of Artwork: Abelard was a French philosopher and theologian. His most popular writings are contained in Theologia Summi Bonni (c.1120), Theologia Christiana (c.1123-24), and Theologia Scholarium. In these works Abelard challenges the Christian belief in the Holy Trinity (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit). The Holy Trinity was believed to be a universal unit by other French theologians. He also argued that one needed basic human reasoning, instead of merely scripture, to understand the relationship between the three separate entities.

The Incident: Abelard's opponents condemned his works and teachings at various times throughout his life. During the 1120s his writings were considered heretical. When he moved to Paris to teach, a former friend, Guillaume de St. Thierry, declared his rhetoric heretical.

Results of Incident: Opponents publicly humiliated Abelard by burning his books and reciting the Nicene creed. He was also imprisoned for a brief period. In 1140 the Pope condemned Abelard to silence. His books were subsequently burned and his followers were confined to religious houses. His work was listed in the Index Librorum Prohibitorum (Index of Prohibited Books) of 1559 and 1564.

Source: Censorship, A World Encyclopedia, ed. D. Jones