Berengarian

/ˌbɛrənˈɡɛriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Berengar of Tours, a medieval theologian, or to his theological positions about the nature of the Eucharist.

Etymology

From 'Berengar' (an 11th-century medieval scholar) + '-ian' (relating to). Berengar challenged orthodox Catholic teachings on transubstantiation.

Kelly Says

Berengar was basically medieval academia's first big controversy—he used reason and logic to question church doctrine in the 1000s, making him an early scientific thinker battling religious authority!

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