Aquinas Among the Protestants by Manfred Svensson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Aquinas Among the Protestants by Manfred Svensson, David VanDrunen The Protestant philosophical and theological heritage of Thomas Aquinas This major new book provides an introduction to Thomas Aquinas s influence on Protestantism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description AQUINAS AMONG THE PROTESTANTS This major new book provides an introduction to Thomas Aquinass influence on Protestantism. The editors, both noted commentators on Aquinas, bring together a group of influential scholars to demonstrate the ways that Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed thinkers have analyzed and used Thomas through the centuries. Later chapters also explore how todays Protestants might appropriate the work of Aquinas to address a number of contemporary theological and philosophical issues. The authors set the record straight and disavow the widespread impression that Aquinas is an irrelevant figure for the history of Protestant thought. This assumption has dominated not only Protestant historiography but also Roman Catholic accounts of the Reformation and Protestant intellectual life. The book opens the possibility for contemporary reception, engagement, and critique and even intra-Protestant relations and includes: Information on the fruitful appropriation of Aquinas in Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed theologians over the centuriesImportant essays from leading scholars on the teachings of AquinasNew perspectives on Thomas Aquinass position as a towering figure in the history of Christian thought Aquinas Among the Protestants is a ground-breaking and interdenominational work for students and scholars of Thomas Aquinas and theology more generally. Back Cover This major new book provides an introduction to Thomas Aquinass influence on Protestantism. The editors, both noted commentators on Aquinas, bring together a group of influential scholars to demonstrate the ways that Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed thinkers have analyzed and used Thomas through the centuries. Later chapters also explore how todays Protestants might appropriate the work of Aquinas to address a number of contemporary theological and philosophical issues. The authors set the record straight and disavow the widespread impression that Aquinas is an irrelevant figure for the history of Protestant thought. This assumption has dominated not only Protestant historiography but also Roman Catholic accounts of the Reformation and Protestant intellectual life. The book opens the possibility for contemporary reception, engagement, and critique and even intra-Protestant relations and includes: Information on the fruitful appropriation of Aquinas in Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed theologians over the centuries Important essays from leading scholars on the teachings of Aquinas New perspectives on Thomas Aquinass position as a towering figure in the history of Christian thought Aquinas Among the Protestants is a ground-breaking and interdenominational work for students and scholars of Thomas Aquinas and theology more generally. Flap This major new book provides an introduction to Thomas Aquinass influence on Protestantism. The editors, both noted commentators on Aquinas, bring together a group of influential scholars to demonstrate the ways that Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed thinkers have analyzed and used Thomas through the centuries. Later chapters also explore how todays Protestants might appropriate the work of Aquinas to address a number of contemporary theological and philosophical issues. The authors set the record straight and disavow the widespread impression that Aquinas is an irrelevant figure for the history of Protestant thought. This assumption has dominated not only Protestant historiography but also Roman Catholic accounts of the Reformation and Protestant intellectual life. The book opens the possibility for contemporary reception, engagement, and critique and even intra-Protestant relations and includes: Information on the fruitful appropriation of Aquinas in Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed theologians over the centuries Important essays from leading scholars on the teachings of Aquinas New perspectives on Thomas Aquinass position as a towering figure in the history of Christian thought Aquinas Among the Protestants is a ground-breaking and interdenominational work for students and scholars of Thomas Aquinas and theology more generally. Author Biography Manfred Svensson is Professor of Philosophy at the University of the Andes, Chile. His research has focused on Augustine, the idea of things indifferent (adiaphora), and on the history of toleration. His most recent book is Reforma protestante y tradición intelectual cristiana. David VanDrunen is the Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author or editor of ten books, including Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Biblical Theology of Natural Law. Table of Contents Notes on Contributors vii Acknowledgments xi Introduction: The Reception, Critique, and Use of Aquinas in Protestant Thought 1 Manfred Svensson and David VanDrunen Part I The Protestant Reception of Aquinas 25 1 Deformation and Reformation: Thomas Aquinas and the Rise of Protestant Scholasticism 27 Jordan J. Ballor 2 Thomas Aquinas and Reformed Biblical Interpretation: The Contribution of William Whitaker 49 David S. Sytsma 3 Jerome Zanchis Use of Thomas Aquinas 75 Stefan Lindholm 4 Richard Hooker and Thomas Aquinas on Defining Law 91 Torrance Kirby 5 Johann Gerhards Reception of Thomas Aquinass Analogia Entis 109 Jack Kilcrease 6 Doubting Reformational AntiThomism 129 John Bolt 7 The Understanding and Critique of Thomas Aquinas in Contemporary German Protestant Theology 149 Sven Grosse Part II Constructive Engagement 167 8 Philosophy Explored 169 Sebastian Rehnman 9 The Active and Contemplative Life: The Practice of Theology 189 Michael Allen 10 On Divine Naming 207 Scott R. Swain 11 Nature and Grace 229 Paul Helm 12 Aquinass Doctrine of Justification and Infused Habits in Reformed Soteriology 249 J. V. Fesko 13 The Influence of Aquinas on Protestant Ethics 267 Daniel Westberg 14 "Justice," the "Common Good," and the Scope of State Authority: Pointers to ProtestantThomist Convergence 287 Jonathan Chaplin Index 307 Long Description This major new book provides an introduction to Thomas Aquinass influence on Protestantism. The editors, both noted commentators on Aquinas, bring together a group of influential scholars to demonstrate the ways that Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed thinkers have analyzed and used Thomas through the centuries. Later chapters also explore how todays Protestants might appropriate the work of Aquinas to address a number of contemporary theological and philosophical issues. The authors set the record straight and disavow the widespread impression that Aquinas is an irrelevant figure for the history of Protestant thought. This assumption has dominated not only Protestant historiography but also Roman Catholic accounts of the Reformation and Protestant intellectual life. The book opens the possibility for contemporary reception, engagement, and critique and even intra-Protestant relations and includes: Information on the fruitful appropriation of Aquinas in Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed theologians over the centuries Important essays from leading scholars on the teachings of Aquinas New perspectives on Thomas Aquinass position as a towering figure in the history of Christian thought Aquinas Among the Protestants is a ground-breaking and interdenominational work for students and scholars of Thomas Aquinas and theology more generally. Details ISBN1119265940 ISBN-10 1119265940 ISBN-13 9781119265948 Format Paperback Author David VanDrunen Year 2017 Birth 1971 DEWEY 230.044 Edited by David VanDrunen Place of Publication Hoboken Language English UK Release Date 2017-09-22 NZ Release Date 2017-09-25 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2017-09-22 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Alternative 9781119265894 US Release Date 2017-09-22 Pages 336 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2017-09-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96201971;

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