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Francis Dominic Bencini (1664–1744) was a minor Maltese philosopher who specialised in apologetics. ==Life== Benici began his studies in Malta, and went on to become a diocesan priest. He then studied theology in Rome, from where he obtained his graduate colours. Thereafter, he immediately began teaching dogmatic theology at the ''Collegio Urbano de Propaganda Fide'', in Rome, Italy. While there, he was also installed as librarian of ''Propaganda Fide'', and chosen as secretary to the pontifical councils. He dedicated much of his intellectual energies to the anti-reformist polemic which was in full swing during his times. After many years working hard in Rome, Bencini expected to be awarded for his efforts. However, no official recognition was forthcoming, and this left him quite embittered. Sick of waiting, he thus left Rome and went to Turin, in northern Italy. There, at least, he was made professor at the University of Turin. He mainly taught theology and Holy Scripture. He seems to have been glad at his new place of adoption. For, from his personal financial resources, he paid for the establishment of a Chair of Apologetics, and also established a Catholic school of catechism. Bencini may have died in Turin. No portrait of him is known to exist. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Francis Dominic Bencini」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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