".valuable to scholars." -- American Reference Books Annual "This is just the sort of work that those beginning the study of medieval philosophy and theology, whether undergraduate or graduate student, or an educated reader, would like to have on their bookshelf: it gives them the fundamentals, while the ample bibliography will allow them to carry their investigations further into particular issues and figures." --Timothy B. Noone, The Catholic University of America "This volume provides a reliable and useful guide for students seeking entry into the discipline." -- Journal of the History of Philosophy "Brown (theology, Boston College, Massachusetts) and Flores (philosophy, Providence College, Rhode Island) describe people, events, and concepts that shaped medieval European philosophy and theology. As well as the Christian philosophers that dominated the era, they also consider Arabian and Jewish philosophers that played important roles not only in their own cultural and religious worlds, but perhaps even more in Christendom. Many classical writers are also included because of their influence during the period.

but the cross-referencing is extensive.the bibliography is arranged in topical sections." -- Reference and Research Book News.