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1 online resource |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Recent scholars from numerous disciples have promoted an intriguing yet undocumented thesis, that the doctrine of the Incarnation had an inordinate influence on the shape of Western culture. This study offers the necessary evidence, documenting whether, when, by whom, and how the doctrine acted as an intellectual catalyst in the formation of Western culture during the Middle Ages. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Reason for study -- Formulation of the doctrine of the incarnation -- Early reflections on the doctrine and its impact -- The West establishes itself -- Intellectual stirrings: Eucharistic debates and Anselm -- Peter Damian: new ideas and attitudes -- The doctrine in women's thoughts and actions -- Individualism, political discourse, and science -- Reconciling the doctrine as catalyst with historiography -- Concluding remarks. |
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Jesus Christ -- Influence.
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Jesus Christ. (OCoLC)fst00040116
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Incarnation -- History of doctrines.
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Civilization, Western.
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RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Christology.
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Civilization, Western. (OCoLC)fst00863138
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Incarnation -- History of doctrines.
(OCoLC)fst00968455
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) (OCoLC)fst00972484
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781299316249 (DLC) 2012036858 |
| ISBN |
9780739174333 (electronic bk.) |
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0739174339 (electronic bk.) |
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