When Aristotle's writings were translated into Latin and reintroduced to the West
A)church scholars accepted them enthusiastically.
B)church scholars largely discounted them as pagan delusions.
C)there was controversy about whether they would endanger faith.
D)there were doubts about whether the writings were really Aristotle's.
E)they came mainly from the Byzantines and newly rediscovered ancient collections.

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When Aristotle's writings were reintroduced to the West in the 13th century, there was controversy about whether they would endanger faith. Church scholars were concerned that his ideas on natural philosophy and metaphysics contradicted Christian doctrine. This led to a series of debates known as the "Aristotelian Controversy."

When Aristotle's Writings Were Translated into Latin and Reintroduced to the West