This week in Christian history: Museum of the Bible opens; Augustine born; Albert the Great dies

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter

Albertus Magnus dies — Nov. 15, 1280

Albertus Magnus (circa 1200-1280), also known as Albert the Great, a German thinker, writer, and theologian who influenced the works of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Albertus Magnus (circa 1200-1280), also known as Albert the Great, a German thinker, writer, and theologian who influenced the works of Saint Thomas Aquinas. | Public Domain

This week marks the anniversary of the German theologian Albertus Magnus' death. He was a saint of the Catholic Church.

Also known as Albert the Great, Magnus was an accomplished writer who penned works on various topics, including the sciences. He influenced the famed medieval intellectual Thomas Aquinas.

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"Albert's greatness lies not just in his fidelity to the Christian and Dominican vision, nor in the brilliance of his scholarly work, nor in the breadth of his intellect, although these qualities were truly remarkable," explained Dominican University.

"But, with insight unusual in his era, Albert directed his scientific study and teaching in the belief that 'the aim of natural science is not simply to accept the statements of others, but to investigate the causes that are at work in nature.'"

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