A companion to angels in medieval philosophy / edited by Tobias Hoffmann.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hoffmann, Tobias.

Series:

Brill's companions to the Christian tradition ; v. 35.

Brill's companions to the Christian tradition ; v. 35

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Angels--History of doctrines--Middle Ages, 600-1500.

Angels.

Philosophy, Medieval.

Angels--History of doctrines.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (335 pages).

Other Title:

Brill's Companions to Late Antiquity and Medieval Studies Online.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2012]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

While Christian theologians have always been greatly interested in angels, during the course of the thirteenth century their treatments of angelology became increasingly motivated by philosophical concerns. Many of the most original and ingenious contributions of medieval philosophy came to light in the context of angelology, for angelology provided an ideal context for discussing issues such as the structure of the universe, the metaphysical texture of creatures, and theories of time, knowledge, freedom, and linguistics. This volume centers on the period from Bonaventure to Ockham while also discussing some original positions by earlier thinkers such as Augustine and Anselm of Canterbury. Its nine thorough studies bring to light some neglected but highly fascinating aspects of medieval philosophy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789004229792

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004229792

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.