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De sacramentis corporis et sanguinis Dominici

work by Alger of Liège
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De sacramentis corporis et sanguinis Dominici was a treatise written by Alger of Liège around the 12th century. This work focused on the Eucharist, also known as the Lord's Supper, and was written in opposition to the Berengarian heresy. The Eucharist is a central sacrament in Christianity, representing the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Alger of Liège was a learned Flemish priest known for his writings, though many of his works are now lost. His treatise on the Eucharist was highly regarded by later scholars like Peter of Cluny and Erasmus.12

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  2. Alain de Lille
  3. sacrament - The Eucharist , or Lord’s Supper

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