HONOR II Tests 2

Anslem, Proslogion

God is both intamint and transcendent. God is greater than what cannot be thought. Since reality is greater than potentiality and God exist in potentiality, then he must exist in reality

Maimonides, Guide for the Perplexed

Human language is to limited to describe God, We cab only use negation to accurately describe God. Positive attribute are metaphorical

Aquinas, Summa Contra Gentiles

Truth cannot contradict truth. There are two types of truth: Reason = human intellect and Faith = beyond human intellect. It is easier to understand God through faith.

Aquinas, Summa Theologica

Human law is inside natural law which is inside eternal law. eternal law is endless. Also includes 5 proofs for God

Adelard of Bath, Natural Questions

Debate with his nephew. Emphasizes the importance of questioning authority. Talk about middle point of the earth pulls everyone down

Domingo Gundisalvo, De divisione philosphiae

Talks about different types of philosophies and studies: Natural Science, Astrology, Mathe Medicine, Logic, ect...

Statute of the Faculty of the Arts 1272

People who are not theologians should not talk about Theology

The Condemnations of 1277

Condemnation of certain beliefs, many of which come from Aristotle, which are rejected because of contradictions with religious truths.

John Buridan, Questions on the Eight Books of the Physics of Aristotle

discusses the improtant of science and theology working together. He also question Aristotle Phsyics and tries to determine what causes a projectile to move forward and wether it is caused by a vacuum. He then applies the small scale example to a more cosmic/theological relatad answer

John Buridan, Questions on the Four Books On the heavens and the World of Aristotle

discusses what causes acceleration and whether it is due to warm air. claims it is due to each object having a specific impetus. He believes it also explains movements of the planets

Pope Gregory VII, Dictatus Papae

a list of powers the pope has

Pope Gregory Vii and King Henry IV

Gregory VII condemns the investiture of Bishops. Henry IV gets angry and condemns the pope as fake and that he is going to hell. Gregory VII excommunicate Henry IV two separate times

Pope Boniface VIII, Unam Sanctum

Boniface argues through the two sword method that the church wields both temporal and spiritual power

Magna Carta

Introduce idea of equal before the law. gives barons certain power which leads to the house of lords. Idea of special liberty especially for churches and towns. Unfortunately, the Jewish population is treated as separate

Villani, Florentine Chronicle

talks about the drama between the Guelf = team pope and Ghibelines = team emperor. Cardnial Latino eventually gets them to make peace. several governments were set up. Grandhi's, who were wealth families would commit crimes against popiano, who were the rest of the population. restrictions were placed on the Grandhi's power

Aquinas, On the Governance of Rulers

ruler should provide peace and unity which follows the natural order. Advocates for one ruler over multiple rulers. supports Gelesian model with more emphasis on authority of the Church

Dante, De Monarchia

human reason is the purpose of humanity and civil society should help human reasoning. advocate for one big emperor. Supports Gelesian model. argues church virtue is not temporal power. rebukes Boniface two sword theory and the donation of Constantine.

Ibn Khaldun, The Muqaddimah

Physical things are not eternal. First generation establish a house. each generation is moved farther away from its values until it collapse by the 4th generation. leader gets power from group-feeling. luxury and laziness causes dynasty to collapse

Francis of Assisi, Testament

Francisis talks about how one should live their life. He had a spiritual experience with a leapord. emphasis obedience toward preist and going with the flow.

Francis of Assisi, Canticle of the Sun

poem that praises God through creation

Francis of Assisi, Rule of the Franciscan Order

rules on how to live the Franciscan life. Includes no wordly possesion or property. Reciev what you need from alms. Value of work and preaching the Gosple.

Soloman bar Samson

tells the story of a sack of Jewish city during the crusades. The sack was caused by the peoples sins, yet they are willing to die as martyrs. They would rather kill their children then have the Christians take them

Pope Innocent III, Constitution for the Jews

Christians cannot force Jews to convert. Christians should respect Jewish customs and rituals

James I of Aragon on the Fall of Valencia

James seeks advice from the queen and deciedes to accept the truce of king Zaen. seek advice of Bishops and Lords. He has to kill some of his men to ensure Zaen as his people abandon the city at peace. James then redistributes the land

Nicetas Choniates on the Fourth Crusade

An account on the sack of Constantinople. Portrays the west as barbarians and the antichrist. Mentions how they trample on the relics of the East.

Bernard Gui, Manual for the Inquisitor

Heretics are more trickery to find. The Waldenses deny the popes authority, real presence in the sacraments and ridicule indulgences. They are crafty with their words. The purpose of the inquisition is to get heretic to renounce heresy, follow church, and receive penance.

Dante, Inferno

Dantes Journey into hell. He witnesses sinners symbolically punished by their sins.

Dante, Purgatorio

Dante is taken to mount purgatory by an angle boatman and sees some of his friends. Virgil gives him advice that his conscience has been formed. He meets Beatrice who ridicules him for his behavior

Dante, Paradiso

Dante receives a vision of God

The Lives of Mar Yahb-Allaha and Rabban Sawma

Rabban Sawma goes to the west where he visits famous Eastern and western Christian cites and reliques. Mar Yahb-Allaha is persecuted during a civil war by the Islamic Mongol ruler

Popul Vuh

quiche-Maya book of creation. gods made world out of thoughts. Includes tales about the twins Hunaphu and Xbalanque. Humans are made from corn and their knowledge has to be limited.

The Huarochiri Manuscript

Quechua people history. talks about different deities like Paria caca. style is more similar to Greek mythology. talks about the Inca conquest of Quechua

Pedro de Cieza de Leon, Chronicles of the Incas

Discusses accomplishments of the incas. They would tkae tribute from neighboring kingdoms where it would be stored and redistribute. They were also able to keep track of the population

Inca Garcilaso De La Vega, Royal Commentaries of the Incas and General History of Peru

Argues that the Inca empire was advance like the Romans. focus on how mistranslation and racial hierachy is corrupting the Inca culture

Boccaccio, Decameron

A comedy. One of the stories is about the wickedest person who after lying during his final confession becomes a Saint

Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales

English Comedy in the form of a poem. It is about different classes in English society going on a pilgrim. Most famous is the wife of Bath who argues for the autonomy of women

John Wycliffe

Proto-Protestant. Argued against the need for the pope. Christ is not present in the Eucharist. Excommunication is only allowed if the person knows God excommunicated them. Church should not have money and rely on the state to provide for its needs

Council of Constance

ended western schism. favored conciliarism. That the councils have more power over the pope. The importance of the councils to meet to prune away corruption

Empress Xu

advocated for the educations of women. Focused on moral nature and self cultivation first. It is important to work and be frugal. Everyone should inspire to be a sage

Wang Yangming

Neo Confucian. Mind plus heart is the mean which is the way. We should focus on Mind of the way not human Mind. Humans are naturally good but are corrupted from external forces. uncover good Knowledge within. There is a focus on love and learning practical application. Education for kids should balance of structure and play.

Leonardo Bruni, Panegyric to the City of Florenec

Praises the harmony of Florence. It is a perfect balance between Justice and Freedom. State helps defend the poor and magistrates are elected by different districts with multiple checks and balance to prevent abuse of power.

Petrus Paulus Vergerius, The New Education

Praises the new emergence of liberal studies. Importance of receiving a diverse education on subjects not related to a particular job. Everyone has their own strength when it comes to academics. Learning should be a mix between structure and openness

Juan Luis Vives, On Assistance to the Poor

Simple Christian Charity is not working to help the poor. Sates need to take a more active role, investigating why people are poor. It is the state's responsibility to provide the poor with necessities of life and help them find work. Often has a negative tone when referring to the poor.

Juan Luis Vives, A Fable about Man

An allegory on the creation of man where the world is a theater and man are the actors. The story is filled with humanist themes praising the beauty of man and how he resembles Jupiter

Christine de Pizan, Book of the City of Ladies

Christine de Pizan questions whether the misogynistic stereotypes of women being wicked are true. She receives a vision from lady Reason who explains impacts mythical women had on human civilization

Response to the Black Death: Guy de Chauliac

Explains how the plague came in multiple waves and believes the cause was an alignment of the planets. He explains different methods of combating plague including his own medicine after himself caught it

Response to the Black Death: Jean de Vennette

Believes the black death was foreshadowed by a star that exploded. explains the devastating affect it had on Paris and response of the clergy. Also talks about how the world changed for the worse.

Response to the Black Death: Francesco Petrarch

Talks about the different divine reasoning for the plague

Response to the Black Death: Ibn Al-wardi

the plague is Gods will. Those who are sick are witnesses to God

Response to the Black Death: Ibn Al-Khatib

senses have proven that contagion does exist. Need to reinterpret prophetic revelation.

Charter of Homage and Fealty

Leo Lord and abbot of a monastery gives Bernard Atton land to work