Berengarius
OF TOURS, a theologian of the 11th century. He was born at Tours in 998, and was afterward archdeacon of Angers. He was thoroughly versed in the philosophy of his age, and did not hesitate to apply reason to the interpretation of the Bible. He denied the dogma of transubstantiation, and no less than seven councils were held respecting him, at three of which he was condemned, and at four he was prevailed on to make retractions. He died in 1088.
BERENSON