A History of The Christian Church (Part 36) Peter Abelard - When Reason Takes the Stage.

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This episode explores the emergence of Peter Abelard and his challenge to Christian faith during the medieval period.

Send us Fan Mail This episode goes live on all podcast platforms on the 1st May 2026 What happens when the human mind refuses to stay quiet? Today as we move further into the medieval world, that careful balance begins to shift. Because in the next generation, a new voice emerges. Brilliant, bold, and uncompromising. A man who would not simply reflect on the faith but would challenge it…. His name was Peter Abelard. For further reading and a complete list of all references & sources for t...

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Host: Jeremy

Topics covered

• medieval philosophy
• Christian thought
• reason and faith
• Peter Abelard
• historical analysis

Keywords

• Christian Church
• medieval world
• reason
• faith
• philosophy

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