De Reali Praesentia Christi in Eucharistia
(Concerning the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist)
A discourse submitted for examination to the University of Riversmeet by Ifor of Gwent, Anno Societatis XXIX, for the degree of Master.
A discourse submitted for examination to the University of Riversmeet by Ifor of Gwent, Anno Societatis XXIX, for the degree of Master.
Issue 1 of the document, dated 19-JAN-2006, which is the version presented at Ifor's examination.
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Introduction - explains the content and structure of Ifor's thesis |
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Thesis (Issue 1) - requires Adobe Reader - note that the Anglo-Saxon text is imperfectly rendered |
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Discourse - Ifor's presentation, on one web page - much shorter than the full thesis! |
Issue 2.0 of the document, dated 03-NOV-2006, which is the extended version for which Ifor received the degree of Master. (Chapters 15, 18 and 20 were added, and the others were rearranged somewhat.) I hope to provide a better copy, including minor improvements to the text, in due course.
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Thesis (Issue 2.0) - requires Adobe Reader - note that the Anglo-Saxon text is imperfectly rendered |
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Bibliography - links to source documents |
| Preface | (introduction) |
| Chapter I | In which an extract from the Paschal Sermon of Ælfric is presented. |
| Chapter II | In which is described that doctrine which is the subject of this discourse. |
| Chapter III | In which is elucidated further the nature and purpose of the Eucharist. |
| Chapter IV | In which are described in outline certain related dogmata. |
| Chapter V | In which the primary evidence from Scripture is presented. |
| Chapter VI | In which is presented evidence from Tradition. |
| Chapter VII | In which certain issues regarding the interpretation of Scripture are discussed. |
| Chapter VIII | In which is presented a summary of certain teachings of Aristotle. |
| Chapter IX | In which the Doctrine of the Real Presence is examined further. |
| Chapter X | In which the mode of the Real Presence is described. |
| Chapter XI | In which is considered by what means the virtue of the Sacrament is transmitted to the communicant. |
| Chapter XII | In which is considered whether the Eucharistic Elements can ever cause harm. |
| Chapter XIII | In which is considered whether Baptism may involve a type of Transubstantiation. |
| Chapter XIV | In which the nature of 'matter' or 'substratum' is discussed further. |
| Chapter XV | In which is interposed a disquisition concerning the nature of 'being'. |
| Chapter XVI | In which the relationship between the body and soul is examined. |
| Chapter XVII | In which the Doctrine of Transubstantiation is described further. |
| Chapter XVIII | In which is introduced a discussion concerning the persistence of the 'species' or 'accidents'. |
| Chapter XIX | In which certain difficulties regarding Transubstantiation are considered. |
| Chapter XX | In which is appended further speculation regarding Christ's Presence in the Eucharist. |
| Declaration | (declaration) |
| Notes | (notes) |
| Bibliography | (a list of references and other useful material) |
An abridged version in two volumes is in preparation for submission to 'Far Horizons' (the Society's journal).
Please send any queries to the Master Secretary: secretary[at]farisles.org
Ifor of Gwent was probably born sometime around 1160 in the town of Caerleon in Gwent, and was raised at an orphanage by monks. His early adulthood was eventful but disreputable. Then, in his thirties, he entered the cloister and became a monk at the 'Abbey' (strictly speaking, the 'Religious Household') of Barwell-in-the-Fens. He served the community as Cellarer for many years, and wrote several works of variable merit. In A.S. XXV he gained the degree of Bachelor in the University of Riversmeet, and at Foundation and Independence Revel in November A.S. XXX he was awarded the degree of Master.