Knoledge and Faith in Thomas Aquinas [Paperback]

Offers a revisionary account of key epistemological concepts and doctrines of St Thomas Aquinas.This book offers a revisionary account of key epistemological concepts and doctrines of St Thomas Aquinas, particularly his concept of scientia (science), and proposes a new interpretation of the purpose and composition of Aquinas' most mature and influential work, the Summa theologiae, which has traditionally been regarded as a work for neophytes in theology. John Jenkins' comprehensive and original study will be of interest to readers in philosophy, theology and mediaeval studies.This book offers a revisionary account of key epistemological concepts and doctrines of St Thomas Aquinas, particularly his concept of scientia (science), and proposes a new interpretation of the purpose and composition of Aquinas' most mature and influential work, the Summa theologiae, which has traditionally been regarded as a work for neophytes in theology. John Jenkins' comprehensive and original study will be of interest to readers in philosophy, theology and mediaeval studies.This book offers a revisionary account of key epistemological concepts and doctrines of St. Thomas Aquinas, particularly his concept of scientia (science). It proposes a new interpretation of the purpose and composition of Aquinas' most mature and influential work, the Summa theologiae, which has traditionally been regarded as a work for neophytes in theology. John Jenkins' comprehensive and original study will be of interest to readers in philosophy, theology and medieval studies.Acknowledgements; Note on the text; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Part I. Scientia: 1. Scientia in the Posterior Analytics; 2. Scientia and sacred doctrine; 3. Scientia and the Summa theologiae; Part II. Intellectus Principorum: 4. The natural light of the intellect; 5. Grace, theological virtues and gifts; 6. The light of faith; Conclusion: Pedagogy in the Divine Scientia: 7. The scientia of sacred doctrine; Notes; Bibliography; IndlcC