Nature, Man, and Society in 12th Century - Essays on New Theological Perspectives in the Latin West

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The nine essays in this collection, selected from La théologie au douzième siècle, inquire into the historical context and origins of medieval scholasticism. They are representative of Chenu's finest work. 'If Père Chenu considers "history of theology" to be the central concern of this collection, it is because he conceives of theology as an all-encompassing science, one which reflects the comprehensive unity of intellectual life as that develops within a culture. Literary history and criticism, cultural history, philosophy, biblical exegesis, historiography, ecclesiastical and social history, the history of education-all these and more are here involved, in their interdependence.' First published as La théologie au douzième siècle by J. Vinn, 1957. Selected Edited, and Translated by Jerome Taylor and Lester K. Little Translator's Note Preface by Etienne Gilson Introduction 1 Nature and Man-The Renaissance of the Twelfth Century / 1 2 The PJatonisms of the Twelfth Century / 49 3 The Symbolist Mentality / 99 4 The Old Testament in Twelfth-Century Theology / 146 5 Theology and the New Awareness of History / 162 6 Monks, Canons, and Laymen in Search of the Apostolic Life / 202 7 The Evangelical Awakening / 239 8 The Masters of the Theological "Science" / 270 9 Tradition and Progress / 310 Abbreviations / 331 Index / 337