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This week in Christian history: Cardinal resigns, French theologian born, missionary sails for China

By Michael Gryboski, Editor

Jean de Gerson born — December 13, 1363

An eighteenth century image of Jean De Gerson (1363-1429), a French scholar and theologian involved in debates over who should control the papacy.
An eighteenth century image of Jean De Gerson (1363-1429), a French scholar and theologian involved in debates over who should control the papacy. | Wikimedia Commons

This week marks the anniversary of when French theologian and scholar Jean de Gerson, also known as Jean Charlier or Johannes Arnaudi de Gersonii, was born.

An academic who served as chancellor of the University of Paris, Gerson was instrumental in organizing the Council of Pisa in 1409 and the Council of Constance in 1414, both of which dealt with papal power struggles.

“As a religious educator, Gerson established a curriculum based on older mystical theologies, using the teachings of St. Bonaventure as a model,” explained Britannica.

“In his study De theologia mystica (‘On Mystical Theology’), he contrasted the mystical approach to God and religion with that of scholasticism, which emphasized study of the Bible and church history, relying on reason to achieve faith.”

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