Meilės teologija ir idealas. Abelaro ir Eloizos laiškai
The Theology of Love and Ideal. The Letters of Abélard and Heloïse

Summary/Abstract: The letters of Heloïse and Abélard comprise the most famous medieval document on the complexity of man-woman relations. Heloïse’s letters confirm that in the 12th century educated people had no respect for matrimony. According to her, matrimony is incompatible with morality, for it is founded not on love but on convenience. She was confident that a sexual life outside the sacrament of marriage is not a sin, provided it springs from pure altruistic love. In accordance with this idea, Abélard confirms that sensual pleasures themselves are neither good nor evil but can be made good or evil by intentions.

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