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Topic : Theologian
Famous Churchman Gave His Son Away
Peter Abelard, one of the most famous churchmen of the 12th century, sired a son born to his teenage mistress Heloise. After childbirth, the mother recovered in a convent near Paris. Peter gave the infant to his sister for upbringing, insisting that such drudgery was not suited to him. Said Abelard: Who intent upon sacred and philosophical reflection could endure the squalling...and constant dirt of little children?