The Metaphysics of the Incarnation: Thomas Aquinas to Duns Scotus

by Richard Cross

Overview

The period from Thomas Aquinas to Duns Scotus is one of the richest in the history of Christian theology. Cross aims to provide a thorough examination of the doctrine in this era, making explicit its philosophical and theological foundations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199281084
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/26/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	380
Product dimensions:	9.18(w) x 6.28(h) x 0.82(d)

About the Author

Richard Cross is Tutorial Fellow in Theology, Oriel College, and University Lecturer in Theology, University of Oxford.

Table of Contents

Introduction. The philosophical problem: substance and nature1. Part I. Models for the hypostatic union2. The concrete whole-concrete part model: pro et contra3. The substance-accident model: (1) Franciscans from Bonaventure to William of Ware4. The substance-accident model: (2) Giles of Rome and his opponents5. The substance-accident model: (3) Duns ScotusExcursus 16. Part II. Trinitarian Issues7. The ratio terminandi: essence or personal property? 8. Part III. The communication of properties9. Relations and intrinsic properties10. Christ's human activity: agency and predicationExcursus 211. Part IV. Theories of subsistence12. Esse theories of subsistence13. Relation theories of subsistence14. Negation theories of subsistence: (1) The thirteenth century15. Negation theories of subsistence: (2) Duns ScotusConclusion

Editorial Reviews

"An indispensable work for those interested in medieval Christology and metaphysics.... one can only admire the erudition and clarity of argument that The Metaphysics of the Incarnation offers. It is by far the most thorough and engaging treatment of the subject to date and will surely remain so for years to come."—Nova et Vetera

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