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About the Talk
Around 1350, Pierre Ceffons intervened with some writings in the political and ecclesiological debate of his time. His Letter of the Devil, recently reissued by Christopher Schabel, is perhaps his most famous writing. However, Ceffons also dealt with political issues in other as yet unpublished treatises. It is clear from reading these works that, in his view, one of the fundamental problems was the interpretation of Christ's kingship. On this point, believing he was criticising Marsilius of Padua and John of Jandun, Ceffons actually attacks Ockham and the Franciscan exiles in Munich at the court of Ludwig IV.
About the Speaker
Roberto Lambertini is an associate professor of history of medieval Europe and a full professor of medieval history at the University of Macerata. He is also a member of the Consiglio Direttivo of the Società Internazionale di Studi Francescani, editor of the journal Picenum Seraphicum, and director of the Centro Interuniversitario di Studi Francescani. His work focuses on ethical, ecclesiological and political issues between ca.1250-1350.
About the Series
In 2002, the Medieval Institute inaugurated a lecture series in honor of Robert M. and Ricki Conway. Robert Conway was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame and trustee of the University, He was (and his wife Ricki continues to be) a long-time friend and supporter of the Medieval Institute. The annual Conway Lectures bring senior scholars of international distinction to Notre Dame each fall to speak on topics across a variety of disciplines.
Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.