The harmonious and systematic work of Peter Lombard. Following the preceding catechesis of general audiences in which Pope Benedict XVI has spoken of many theologians, philosophers, and medieval monks …More
The harmonious and systematic work of Peter Lombard.
Following the preceding catechesis of general audiences in which Pope Benedict XVI has spoken of many theologians, philosophers, and medieval monks, this Wednesday, December 30 in Paul VI Hall, he presented the figure of another theologian who lived in the twelfth century, Peter Lombard.Recalling his systematic and harmonious work, the Holy Father focused on the four books of Sentences, which collects and organizes the Patristic sources. The Pope emphasized that a systematic presentation of faith is something essential, because the individual truths of the Faith enlighten each other and in their unified vision is the harmony of God's plan of salvation. He added: "Following the example of Peter Lombar ...
Following the preceding catechesis of general audiences in which Pope Benedict XVI has spoken of many theologians, philosophers, and medieval monks, this Wednesday, December 30 in Paul VI Hall, he presented the figure of another theologian who lived in the twelfth century, Peter Lombard.Recalling his systematic and harmonious work, the Holy Father focused on the four books of Sentences, which collects and organizes the Patristic sources. The Pope emphasized that a systematic presentation of faith is something essential, because the individual truths of the Faith enlighten each other and in their unified vision is the harmony of God's plan of salvation. He added: "Following the example of Peter Lombar ...