Boethian Commentaries of Clarembald of Arras

A modern-language translation of commentaries by the 12th-century arts master, Clarembald of Arras, on two works by the Roman philosopher Boethius (""De Hebdomadibus"" and ""De Trinitate""). The volume includes notes and an introduction, which discuss the biography, writings and style of Clarembald.

David George and John Fortin, O.S.B. offer students and scholars the first modern-language translation of commentaries by twelfth-century arts master Clarembald of Arras on two works by the Roman philosopher Boethius (480–524): De Hebdomadibus and De Trinitate. This useful volume also includes extensive notes and a helpful introduction discussing the biography of Clarembald, his writings, and his Latin style.

The Boethian Commentaries of Clarembald of Arras reveal that Clarembald, a student of Thierry of Chartres and Hugh of St. Victor, often departed from the style of the straightforward commentaries of his masters. It also shows that Clarembald used his commentaries to defend the Church from misconceptions and heresies that were considered a threat to orthodoxy during his time. This welcome translation is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in medieval philosophy and theology.

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