| Ideas in God According to Saint Thomas Aquinas: Sources and Synthesis Contributor(s): Boland, Vivian (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004103929 ISBN-13: 9789004103924 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 1996 Annotation: This work examines the role of the doctrine of 'divine ideas' in the theology of Thomas Aquinas, a question which remains controversial. Aquinas received this doctrine in two distinct forms, from Augustine and Dionysius. The historical origins and development of this twofold tradition are traced from Plato and Aristotle, through Hellenistic philosophy, to the patristic and medieval periods. In Aquinas' account of God's knowledge, of the Word of God, of Creation and of Providence the doctrine of divine ideas plays a key role. Various strands of neoplatonist thought are clearly important for him but it is Aristotle who is of greatest significance for Aquinas' sustained and original re-thinking of the doctrine. A study of this question provides a fresh perspective on the nature of Aquinas' unique synthesis. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Interior Design - General - Religion | Christian Theology - General - History | Europe - Medieval |
| Dewey: 231.4 |
| LCCN: 95053243 |
| Series: Studies in the History of Christian Traditions |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.58 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
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| Publisher Description: This work examines the role of the doctrine of 'divine ideas' in the theology of Thomas Aquinas, a question which remains controversial. Aquinas received this doctrine in two distinct forms, from Augustine and Dionysius. The historical origins and development of this twofold tradition are traced from Plato and Aristotle, through Hellenistic philosophy, to the patristic and medieval periods. In Aquinas' account of God's knowledge, of the Word of God, of Creation and of Providence the doctrine of divine ideas plays a key role. Various strands of neoplatonist thought are clearly important for him but it is Aristotle who is of greatest significance for Aquinas' sustained and original re-thinking of the doctrine. A study of this question provides a fresh perspective on the nature of Aquinas' unique synthesis. |