Collations on the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit / introduction and translation by Zachary Hayes ; notes by Robert J. Karris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonaventure, Saint, Cardinal, approximately 1217-1274.

Contributor:

Karris, Robert J.

Hayes, Zachary.

Series:

Bonaventure, Saint, Cardinal, approximately 1217-1274. English. 1979 ; Works. 14.

Bonaventure texts in translation series ; v. 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catholic Church--Sermons--Early works to 1800.

Catholic Church.

Gifts, Spiritual--Sermons--Early works to 1800.

Gifts, Spiritual.

Holy Spirit--Sermons--Early works to 1800.

Holy Spirit.

Sermons, Latin--Translated into English.

Sermons, Latin.

Sermons, Latin--Translations into English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 p. )

Place of Publication:

Saint Bonaventure, NY : Franciscan Institute Publications, Saint Bonaventure University, 2008.

Summary:

This is the first English translation of St. Bonaventure's Collationes de septem donis Spiritus Sanctus to appear in print. The Collationes were the next-to-last of the Seraphic Doctor's major writings, dating to 1268. This translation is similarly a crowning achievement for Fr. Zachary Hayes, a pre-eminent commentator on Bonaventure's thought for the last four decades. Scholars of medieval theology and of Bonaventure in particular will find a treasure trove here, thanks to the flowing translation of Fr. Hayes. Ample footnotes citing ancient philosophers, biblical texts, ancient Christian writers and contemporary scholars provide a rich resource for further study. Those interested in the contemporary question of how faith relates to reason will especially welcome the final two conferences - or, collations, on understanding and wisdom, in which Bonaventure wrestles with that same issue in the framework of this thought and times. Gil Ostdiek, O.F.M., Catholic Theological Union.

Contents:

Introduction: 1. Historical context

2. Use of scripture

3. Problems to be dealt with

4. Organization, structure, and illustrations of these conferences

5. Content of these conferences

Conferences: I. Grace

II. Gift of fear of the Lord

III. Gift of piety

IV. Gift of knowledge

V. Gift of fortitude (First Conference)

VI. Gift of fortitude (Second Conference)

VII. Gift of counsel

VIII. Gift of understanding

IX. Gift of wisdom.

Notes:

At head of title: Works of St. Bonaventure.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-57659-245-6