Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Bertram, Monk of Corbie, A.D. 840: On the Body and Blood of the Lord is a historical text written by Ratramnus Monk of Corbie in the year 840. The book is a theological treatise on the nature of the Eucharist, or the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and explores the question of whether the bread and wine used in the sacrament are transformed into the actual body and blood of Christ. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between Bertram, a monk of Corbie, and a group of his fellow monks. Bertram argues that the bread and wine used in the Eucharist are symbols of the body and blood of Christ, rather than the actual physical substance. He bases his argument on the teachings of the early church fathers, as well as on his own interpretation of scripture. The book was written during a time of theological debate and controversy over the nature of the Eucharist, and Ratramnus' work was influential in shaping the debate. The book was widely read and debated in the medieval period, and it continues to be studied by theologians and scholars today. This edition of the book was published in 1880 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor, J. M. Neale. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian theology and the development of the doctrine of the Eucharist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
