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Which scholastic theologian is known as the "Master of the Sentences"?

   Thomas Aquinas
   Bonaventure
   Peter Lombard
   William of Ockham

Your answer was: Peter Lombard.
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Answer: Peter Lombard's book entitled 'Libri Quattuor Sententiarum', better referred to as 'Sentences', intended to reduce the need for referencing many books for theological information. He did this by explaining complex theological ideas using only about ten sentences for each concept. His success in accomplishing this task earned him the title "Magister Sententiarum", translated "Master of the Sentences". His works have been used as the textbook for university courses and has influenced other theological scholars.


8th Century Anniversary of the Publication
Perter Lombard's book 'Libri Quattuor Sententiarum'
Scott 173 (1953)


See also:
• Thomas I. Crimando, "Peter Lombard" Vatican Notes Volume 35, Issue 2, September 1986, Pages 7-8
•  Anonymous, "Peter Lombard" Vatican Notes Volume 7, Issue 1, July/August 1958, Page: 7
• William Wonneberger, Jr "The Vatican's Postage Stamps" National Philatelic Museum Volume VII, Number 1, Page 97
• "Peter Lombard" Catholic Encyclopedia on-line
• "Peter Lombard" Wikipedia