Ralph McInerny (1929-2010) was a philosopher, professor, and prolific author. He was professor of philosophy, director of the Jacques Maritain Center, and Michael P. Grace Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Notre Dame. McInerny wrote a variety of nonfiction works on philosophy and theology; he was also the author of a number of fiction novels, stories, and poems.
The Roman Empire became Christian in AD 323; about two centuries later, the rest of Europe began to convert. Medieval culture blurred the line between the sacred and the secular. While political and religious hierarchies vied for influence, liberal arts e...[SEE MORE]