Peter Lombard was a 12th-century theologian and bishop known for his influential work, the "Sentences." This text compiled and organized the teachings of earlier Church Fathers, making it a foundational text for medieval theology. Lombard's ideas shaped the study of theology in universities across Europe. Born around 1096 in Lombardy, Italy, he became a prominent figure in the Scholasticism movement. His approach emphasized reason and logic in understanding faith, influencing later thinkers like Thomas Aquinas. Lombard's legacy continues to be felt in Christian theology and philosophy today.