An exaggerated emphasis upon "human studies" could, however, lead to another form of illegitimate adulation of the ancient world, both pagan and Christian. It could also ensure an overestimate of the importance of rhetoric over philosophy and theology. This, in turn, could, and did lead to new heretical temptations. It also provided further tools which could be manipulated by already existing supporters of error. Dr. John Rao explores all such problems. Taken from: Christianity in the Late Middle Ages-Early Renaissance - 1996 VonHildebrand Institute