The intermediate state is conscious.
Afterlife / agree
Peter Abelard
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Open interactive church history leader page12th CenturyFrancemedieval
Scholastic philosopher and theologian; developed moral influence theory of atonement.
Theological Positions
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There are degrees of reward in heaven.
Afterlife / agree
Angels are real spiritual beings.
Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree
Christians can and should cast out demons.
Angels & Demons / neutral
Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.
Angels & Demons / agree
Modern science and Scripture can be fully reconciled.
Bible / stronglyAgree
Prophecy in the Bible can have multiple fulfillments.
Bible / agree
Scripture alone is the highest authority in the Christian life.
Bible / neutral
The Bible contains some cultural elements no longer binding.
Bible / agree
The Bible is inerrant in its original manuscripts.
Bible / agree
Writings
Commentary on Romans
Exegetical commentary on Paul’s Epistle articulating Abelard’s views on grace and justification.
Source: Commentary on Romans
View WritingDialogue Between a Philosopher, a Jew, and a Christian
Interfaith dialogue exploring rational foundations of Christian revelation and ethics.
Source: Dialogue Between a Philosopher, a Jew, and a Christian
View WritingLetters
Personal correspondence—especially with Heloise—revealing Abelard’s thought and medieval monastic life.
Source: Letters
View WritingSic et Non
Collection juxtaposing conflicting authorities on 158 theological questions to sharpen scholastic reasoning.
Source: Sic et Non (Yes and No)
View WritingTheologia Christiana
Revised version of his theological textbook outlining Trinitarian doctrine and incarnation.
Source: Theologia Christiana
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