Peter Abelard - Scholastic Philosopher, Teacher, and Theologian
Though known chiefly for his torrid affair with his student, Heloise, Abelard was a significant contributor to Scholastic philosophy, a brilliant teacher and a writer of no small talent.
Peter Abelard
This profile of Peter Abelard provides important dates and facts, brief biographical information, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This profile of Peter Abelard provides important dates and facts, brief biographical information, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
A Medieval Love Story
Peter Abelard and his student, Heloise, engaged in a true-life romance in the 12th-century.
Peter Abelard and his student, Heloise, engaged in a true-life romance in the 12th-century.
Historia Calamitatum, or, The Story of My Misfortunes
Abelard's autobiography, translated by Henry Adams Bellows, with an introduction by Ralph Adams Cram. Presented in fifteen chapters, an introduction, a foreword and an appendix.
Abelard's autobiography, translated by Henry Adams Bellows, with an introduction by Ralph Adams Cram. Presented in fifteen chapters, an introduction, a foreword and an appendix.
Peter Abelard in Print
Books about Peter Abelard's life and times, his philosophical works, and his relationship with Heloise.
Books about Peter Abelard's life and times, his philosophical works, and his relationship with Heloise.
Peter Abelard Quotes
Quotations written by philosopher, teacher, and monk Peter Abelard.
Quotations written by philosopher, teacher, and monk Peter Abelard.
Abelard and Heloise Picture Gallery
Portraits, romantic representations, manuscript images and places associated with the famous 12th-century lovers.
Portraits, romantic representations, manuscript images and places associated with the famous 12th-century lovers.
Peter Abelard
This multi-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia explores Abelard's career as well as his relationship with Heloise.
This multi-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia explores Abelard's career as well as his relationship with Heloise.
The Catholic Encyclopedia: Peter Abelard
This substantial biography by William Turner focuses on Abelard's work and influence as a philosopher and theologian.
This substantial biography by William Turner focuses on Abelard's work and influence as a philosopher and theologian.
Peter Abelard, 1079-1142
A brief bio by Steven Kreis is followed by a more substantial extract on Abelard from The Renaissance of the Twelfth Century by Charles Homer Haskins.
A brief bio by Steven Kreis is followed by a more substantial extract on Abelard from The Renaissance of the Twelfth Century by Charles Homer Haskins.
Peripateticus Palatinus: The Story of Abelard
3-page article by Bill East at the ORB provides a fairly in-depth examination of Abelard's philosophical achievements.
3-page article by Bill East at the ORB provides a fairly in-depth examination of Abelard's philosophical achievements.
Peter Abelard: From Sic et Non, 1120
Extract from Abelard's essay Sic et Non (Yes and No), taken from Readings in European History, edited by James Harvey Robinson, and placed onlne by Paul Halsall at his Medieval Sourcebook.
Extract from Abelard's essay Sic et Non (Yes and No), taken from Readings in European History, edited by James Harvey Robinson, and placed onlne by Paul Halsall at his Medieval Sourcebook.
Heloise: Letter to Abelard
A useful introduction precedes C.K. Scott Moncrief's 1925 translation of Heloise's first letter to Abelard, presented online by Paul Halsall at the Medieval Sourcebook.
A useful introduction precedes C.K. Scott Moncrief's 1925 translation of Heloise's first letter to Abelard, presented online by Paul Halsall at the Medieval Sourcebook.
The Grave of Peter Abelard
In the 19th century, the remains of both Abelard and Heloise were removed to the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Here are three photos of their tomb at the Find A Grave website.
In the 19th century, the remains of both Abelard and Heloise were removed to the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Here are three photos of their tomb at the Find A Grave website.
Chronicles of Love and Resentment
Column by Eric Gans on the contribution of Abelard and Heloise to the modern ideal of marriage.
Column by Eric Gans on the contribution of Abelard and Heloise to the modern ideal of marriage.