Divine Production in Late Medieval Trinitarian Theology: Henry of Ghent, Duns Sc

Description: Divine Production in Late Medieval Trinitarian Theology by JT Paasch This book examines the central ideas that defined the debate about divine production in the Trinity in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, namely those of Henry of Ghent, John Duns Scotus, and William Ockham. Their discussions are significant for the history of trinitarian theology and the history of philosophy. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description According to the doctrine of the Trinity, the Father, Son, and Spirit are supposed to be distinct from each other, and yet be one and the same God. As if that were not perplexing enough, there is also supposed to be an internal process of production that gives rise to the Son and Spirit: the Son is said to be begotten by the Father, while the Spirit is said to proceed either from the Father and the Son together, or from the Father, but through the Son.One might wonder, though, just how this sort of divine production is supposed to work. Does the Father, for instance, fashion the Son out of materials, or does he conjure up the Son out ofnothing? Is there a middle ground one could take here, or is the whole idea of divine production simply unintelligible? In the late 13th and early 14th centuries, scholastic theologians subjected these questions to detailed philosophical analysis, and those discussions make up one of the most important, and one of the most neglected, aspects of late medieval trinitarian theology. This book examines the central ideas and arguments that defined this debate, namely those ofHenry of Ghent, John Duns Scotus, and William Ockham. Their discussions are significant not only for the history of trinitarian theology, but also for the history of philosophy, especially regarding thenotions of production and causal powers. Author Biography Dr. JT Paasch is Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University . Table of Contents 1: IntroductionPart I: How a Divine Person is Produced2: Change and Production3: Henry of Ghent4: Scotus against Henry5: Scotus on the Sons Production6: Ockham against Scotus7: Ockham against HenryPart II: How a Divine Person is a Producer8: Action and Producers9: Henry of Ghent on Powers10: Henry of Ghent on Powers in the Godhead11: Scotus against Henry12: Scotus on Power and Perfection13: Ockham against Henry14: Ockham on the Source of Divine Production15: Conclusion Review this slim but clearly written and often insightful book builds upon the work of Richard Cross. ... Whatever one might think about the utility of Trinitarian metaphysics and the dawn of modern science that gave us acute observation and experimentation, this book attests to the sheer joy of the schoolmen in pure, abstract thought, a joy reflected in the authors sure handling of his presentation. * Gerald Christianson, Journal of Ecclesiastical History *This is a focussed, well-written, and informative book, detailing a one-way discussion between three of the greatest medieval thinkers. ... Paaschs book is a real step forward in understanding later-medieval trinitarian theology, and the Aristotelian philosophy that forms one of its foundations. This is good news both for historians of medieval thought and for contemporary systematic theologians interested in trinitarian theology. * Russell L. Friedman, The Expository Times * Long Description According to the doctrine of the Trinity, the Father, Son, and Spirit are supposed to be distinct from each other, and yet be one and the same God. As if that were not perplexing enough, there is also supposed to be an internal process of production that gives rise to the Son and Spirit: the Son is said to be begotten by the Father, while the Spirit is said to proceed either from the Father and the Son together, or from the Father, but through the Son.One might wonder, though, just how this sort of divine production is supposed to work. Does the Father, for instance, fashion the Son out of materials, or does he conjure up the Son out ofnothing? Is there a middle ground one could take here, or is the whole idea of divine production simply unintelligible? In the late 13th and early 14th centuries, scholastic theologians subjected these questions to detailed philosophical analysis, and those discussions make up one of the most important, and one of the most neglected, aspects of late medieval trinitarian theology. This book examines the central ideas and arguments that defined this debate, namely those ofHenry of Ghent, John Duns Scotus, and William Ockham. Their discussions are significant not only for the history of trinitarian theology, but also for the history of philosophy, especially regarding thenotions of production and causal powers. Review Quote this slim but clearly written and often insightful book builds upon the work of Richard Cross. ... Whatever one might think about the utility of Trinitarian metaphysics and the dawn of modern science that gave us acute observation and experimentation, this book attests to the sheer joy of the schoolmen in pure, abstract thought, a joy reflected in the authors sure handling of his presentation. Feature Offers an extended analysis of philosophical theories of the Trinity from the medieval periodMakes important contributions to our understanding of medieval theories of production and causal powersAnalyzes portions of the writings of Henry of Ghent, John Duns Scotus, and William Ockham that have not been analyzed beforeExplains very complex philosophical ideas in clear terms Details ISBN0199646376 Short Title DIVINE PROD IN LATE MEDIEVAL T Language English ISBN-10 0199646376 ISBN-13 9780199646371 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Oxford Theological Monographs Year 2012 Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle Henry of Ghent, Duns Scotus, and William Ockham Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 231.044 UK Release Date 2012-03-01 Publication Date 2012-03-01 AU Release Date 2012-03-01 NZ Release Date 2012-03-01 Author JT Paasch Pages 218 Publisher Oxford University Press Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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