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Was Eriugena exclusively dependent on Christian theological texts?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Partly

  • Not Known

Answer

Eriugena's sources included a wide range of texts, including both Christian and non-Christian sources. He was particularly interested in Neoplatonic philosophy, and he drew on a number of Neoplatonic texts in his writings. He also drew on a number of Christian sources, including the Bible, the writings of the Church Fathers, and the writings of other medieval theologians.
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