12th-century monks taught Scripture as source of contemplation, Pope notes
November 25, 2009
At his regular weekly audience on November 25, Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of talks on the history of Catholic thought, speaking about the influence of two influential monks of the 12th century: Hugh and Richard of St. Victor's abbey in Paris.
While little is known about the life of Hugh of St. Victor, the Pope observed, he earned enough fame as a theologian during his lifetime to be called "a second St. Augustine." Hugh emphasized knowledge of Scripture and a thorough acquaintance with the stories of the Bible, whereas his student, Richard of St. Victor, placed more emphasis on the allegorical significance of the Bible. Both monks, the Pope said, "raise our souls to the contemplation of heavenly reality… to admiration and praise of the Blessed Trinity."
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