The History of the Lives of Abeillard and Heloise

The History of the Lives of Abeillard and Heloise, by Joseph Berington, presents a detailed account of the lives and relationship of the medieval philosopher and theologian Peter Abelard (Abeillard) and Héloïse d’Argenteuil. Spanning eighty-four years, from 1079 to 1163, this historical narrative delves into their intellectual pursuits, passionate love affair, and subsequent lives dedicated to religious service. The book features their genuine letters, carefully collected from Amboise, offering a rare glimpse into their personal thoughts, theological debates, and the societal context of 12th-century France. Berington’s work explores not only the romantic tragedy but also the significant contributions of Abelard and Heloise to philosophy, education, and religious life, making it an invaluable resource for understanding medieval history and the development of Western thought. It remains a compelling historical biography and collection of primary source materials for scholars and enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.