Bernard and Peter

Question 1

When was Bernard of Clairvaux

Answer 1

1090 AD

Question 2

Famous works of Bernard of Clairvaux (2)

Answer 2

1. Unfinished series on Song of Songs
2. The Ideal Pope

He wrote over 8 volumes of writings.

Question 3

What doctrine dominated the preaching of Bernard of Clairvaux?

Answer 3

The humanity of Christ, his incarnation and ascension.

Question 4

How did Bernard handle the Scriptures?

Answer 4

By comparing Scripture with Scripture and highlight grammar and contextual significance.

Question 5

What was Bernard’s view of Mary?

Answer 5

He denied Immaculate Conception

Question 6

Bernard’s view of the sacraments

Answer 6

He had a limited view of the sacraments and didn’t believe Christ was mediated through the sacraments

Question 7

When did Peter Lombard live?

Answer 7

1100-1160

Question 8

Works of Peter Lombard

Answer 8

A Gloss on Psalms, A Gloss on the Epistles of Paul, and Sentences.

Question 9

How many parts are there to Lombard’s Sentences

Answer 9

Book 1: Things and Signs, Doctrine of God
Book 2: Creation and Sin
Book 3: Incarnation of the Word: 40 Distinctions on the Incarnation of the Word. 17 on Virtues, 23 on Redemption
Book 4: The 7 Sacraments, 4 Souls