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Eriugena: Medieval Irish Philosopher, Poet, and Translator

Eriugena: Medieval Irish Philosopher, Poet, and Translator

Paperback

PhilosophyGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1782011919
ISBN13: 9781782011910
Publisher: Evertype
Published: Feb 28 2017
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.55 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

The story of Iohannes Scottus Eriugena (c. 800-870), Ireland's greatest philosopher, is told here for the newcomer. Educated in Ireland, Eriugena emigrated to France where he became a close friend of the Emperor, Charles the Bald, serving him as court poet and master of the palace school. He also became a trans­lator and admirer of the theology of the Greek Church, leading eventually to his condemna­tion as a heretic. In recent times, however, he has become one of the most studied of all mediaeval intellectuals. A great book for two reasons, the clear account of Eriugena's philosophy and theology, and the fine prose style, particularly in the translations of Eriugena's own words. --Donnchadh Ó Corráin

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