Miguel de Medina facts for kids

Miguel de Medina (born in Belalcázar, Spain in 1489; died in Toledo, Spain in May 1578) was a Spanish Franciscan scholar. He was known for his deep knowledge of religious texts and his writings.

Life of Miguel de Medina

Miguel de Medina joined the Franciscan order, a group of religious people, at a monastery called S. Maria de Angelis. This was in Hornachuelos, a town in the Sierra Morena mountains. After becoming a Franciscan, he went to a special college in Alcalá de Henares.

He earned a high degree, like a master's or doctorate, from the city of Toledo. In 1550, he was chosen by everyone to teach about the Bible at the University of Alcalá. This was a very important job.

In 1560, Philip II of Spain, the king, sent him to the Council of Trent. This was a big meeting of religious leaders to discuss important church matters. When he came back, Miguel de Medina became the leader of a monastery in Toledo called St. John of the Monarchs.

Miguel de Medina also became involved in a scholarly debate. Another scholar, John Ferus, had his writings published. Another person, Dominicus a Soto, wrote a book that criticized Ferus's work. Miguel de Medina then wrote a defense of John Ferus. This discussion was about ideas, and people knew Medina was a good and faithful scholar.

Later, a legal process began against Medina in Toledo. He faced difficulties and was held for more than five years. During this time, he became very ill. The head of the religious court ordered him to be moved to the Convent of St. John of the Monarchs so he could get care. Before he died, he stated his beliefs, saying he had always followed the Church's teachings. His last words were about hope.

Soon after he passed away, the highest court declared that the accusations against Miguel de Medina were not true.

Works by Miguel de Medina

Miguel de Medina wrote several important books. Here are some of his main works:

• Christianae paraenesis sive de recta in Deum fide libri septem (Venice, 1564): This book was about having the right faith in God.
• Disputationes de indulgentiis adversus nostri temporis haereticos ad PP. s. Concilii Trident. (Venice, 1564): This work discussed religious pardons, written for the leaders at the Council of Trent.
• De sacrorum hominum continentia libri V (Venice, 1569): This book was about religious people living a life of self-control. He wrote it to argue against ideas that priests in Germany should be allowed to marry, like some Greek priests did.
• De igne purgatorio (Venice, 1569): This book was about the idea of purgatory.
• De la verdadera y cristiana humilidad (Toledo, 1559): This book was about true Christian humility.

See also

In Spanish: Miguel de Medina para niños