What other name was John Scotus Eriugena known by?
Johannes Scotus Erigena
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Johannes Scotus Erigena, commonly called John the Scot, was an Irish philosopher and theologian, active in the late 9th and early 10th centuries. Eriugena was a controversial figure in his time, and was eventually condemned by the Church for his unorthodox views. His writings, however, continued to be influential, and he is considered to be one of the most important thinkers of the Middle Ages.
Unraveling the Renaissance: The Life and Works of John Scotus Eriugena
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