<p>The nine essays in this collection, selected from <I>La théologie au douzième siècle</I>, inquire into the historical context and origins of medieval scholasticism. They are representative of Chenu's finest work.</p><p>'If Père Chenu considers "history of theology" to be the central concern of this collection, it is because he conceives of theology as an all-encompassing science, one which reflects the comprehensive unity of intellectual life as that develops within a culture. Literary history and criticism, cultural history, philosophy, biblical exegesis, historiography, ecclesiastical and social history, the history of education-all these and more are here involved, in their interdependence.' </p><p>From the Translators' Note</p><p>First published as "La théologie au douzième siècle" by J. Vinn, 1957. English translation published by University of Chicago Press, 1968</p>