[Pro]passio Doloris: Early Dominican Conceptions of Christ's Physical Pain
Donna Trembinski
In the thirteenth century Dominican theologians studying and teaching at University of Paris began to debate how Christ experienced physical pain during his crucifixion. Drawing upon patristic arguments these considerations culminated in conclusions Albert Great Thomas Aquinas that Christ's was most severe had ever been history humanity. The reasons for concern emphasise unique severity are complex not always complimentary. can be understood as part high medieval revival interest humanity human achievement, but it also read a challenge Cathar beliefs form resistance increasingly popular modes affective piety.
The Journal of Ecclesiastical History