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Radbertus
21 Nov 2004

Radbertus (790-860)


Major work


          De Corpore et Sanguine Domini (first doctrinal monograph on the Eucharist)


Importance


          Maintained the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist (this was flesh born of Mary and crucified on the cross)


          Was attacked by Ratramnus who took a more spiritual approach to the Eucharist