Title: Hugh of Amiens and the twelfth-century Renaissance
Description: Hugh of Amiens (c. 1085-1164) was an important intellectual figure in the twelfth century who, during a long lifetime, served as a cleric, Cluniac monk, abbot and archbishop of Rouen. This book examines his writings to uncover the theological preoccupations of the period, particularly the development of systematic theology and views on the differences between the monastic and clerical ways of life.
Subjects: Renaissance, Church history, Twelfth century, Kyrkohistoria, Église, Histoire, Douzième siècle
People: Hugh of Amiens, Archbishop of Rouen (ca. 1080-1164)
Time periods: 12th century