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The Oxford Handbook Of The Reception Of Aquinas Provides A Comprehensive Survey Of Catholic, Orthodox, And Protestant Philosophical And Theological Reception Of Thomas Aquinas Over The Past 750 Years.this Handbook Will Serve As A Necessary Primer For Everyone Who Wishes To Study Aquinas's Thought And/or The History Of Theology And Philosophy Since Aquinas's Day. Part I Considers The Late-medieval Receptions Of Aquinas Among Catholics And Orthodox. Part Ii Examines Sixteenth-century Western Receptions Of Aquinas (protestant And Catholic), Followed By A Chapter On Sixteenth- And Seventeenth-century Orthodox Reception. Part Iii Discusses Seventeenth-century Protestant And Catholic Receptions, And Part Iv Surveys Eighteenth- And Nineteenth-century Receptions (protestant, Orthodox, And Catholic). Part V Focuses On The Twentieth Century And Takes Into Account The Diversity Of Theological Movements In The Past Century As Well As Extensive Philosophical Treatment. The Final Section Unpicks Contemporary Systematic Approaches To Aquinas, Covering The Main Philosophical And Theological Themes For Which He Is Best Known. With Chapters Written By A Wide Range Of Experts In Their Respective Fields, This Volume Provides A Valuable Touchstone Regarding The Developments That Have Marked The Past Seven Centuries Of Christian Theology.
This volume investigates the historical and intellectual trajectory of Thomas Aquinas's thought through the diverse lenses of Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant reception over the last 750 years. Edited by Marcus Plested and Matthew Levering, the text compiles contributions from a wide range of subject-matter experts to map how Aquinas's philosophical and theological frameworks have been interpreted, adapted, and critiqued across centuries. The work provides a structured analysis of these shifting intellectual currents, offering a comprehensive overview of how Thomistic thought has functioned within various Christian traditions.
What You Will Find
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Scholars and students of theology frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the historical development of Thomistic studies. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous resource for those engaged in advanced historical and systematic research.
Page Count:
856
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192518933
ISBN-13:
9780192518934
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