Johannes Scotus Eriugena quotes

Johannes Scotus Eriugena was an Irish philosopher and theologian known for his profound influence on medieval Christian thought. His work bridged Greek philosophy and Western Christianity, blending Neoplatonism with theological ideas. He is remembered as one of the most original thinkers of the early Middle Ages. Here are 6 of his quotes:

No one enters heaven except through philosophy.

Johannes Scotus Eriugena

Synthesizing as it does the philosophical accomplishments of fifteen centuries, this book appears as the final achievement of ancient philosophy.

Johannes Scotus Eriugena

What, then, is it to treat of philosophy, unless to lay down the rules of the true religion by which we seek rationally and adore humbly God, who is the first and sovereign cause of all things? Hence it follows that the true philosophy is the true religion, and reciprocally that the true religion is the true philosophy.

Johannes Scotus Eriugena

When we are told that God is the maker of all things, we are simply to understand that God is in all things – that He is the substantial essence of all things.

Johannes Scotus Eriugena

One man stands head and shoulders above his contemporary scholars: head and shoulders, some hold, above the Middle Ages: John Scotus Erigena.

Johannes Scotus Eriugena