Berengar of Tours was the first person to express the thought that the Eucharist "is just a symbol..." Who was this guy? To teach and preach this? Was he an apostle? A 1st century christian? Or did he come later? It matters, and this person would give fuel to the future claim that the Eucharist is just a symbol and thus force Flannery O'conner to respond in kind. Let's dive in.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Exploring Early Christian Beliefs on the Eucharist
04:51 The Impact of Beringer of Tours on Eucharistic Theology
10:06 Historical Context and Development of Transubstantiation