The Works of St. Bonaventure (5 vols.)
Overview
Saint Bonaventure is one of the greatest philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages, and—like Thomas Aquinas—is ranked highly among the Doctors of the Church. Bonaventure’s integration of faith and reason sets his theology apart and offers a beacon for others to follow.
Bonaventure’s singular achievements resulted in numerous writings that remain relevant to Christian thinkers today. In this collection you’ll find the authoritative, critical edition of his Mystical Opuscula; his meditations on the life of Christ; his comprehensive presentation of Christian doctrine in Breviloquim, and much more.
In the Logos editions, these volumes are enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. Your software brings the most efficient and comprehensive research tools together in one place, so you get the most out of your study.
Get even more with the Classics of Western Spirituality Bundle (126 vols.).
Key Features
- Covers the Seraphic Doctor’s teaching on Christian doctrine
- Provides the authoritative text of Bonaventure’s five main mystical works
- Offers 100 meditations on Christ’s life
- Provides Bonaventure’s biography of Saint Francis—considered the standard reference text for St. Francis’s life
- Outlines seven areas or leadership as wisdom for leaders in the Church
Product Details
- Title: The Works of St. Bonaventure
- Author: Bonaventure
- Volumes: 5
- Pages: 1,260
- Christian Group: Catholic
- Resource Type: Monographs
- Topic: Medieval Church
Partially includedAbout Bonaventure
Bonaventure (1221–1274) born John of Fidanza, was an Italian medieval scholastic theologian and philosopher. The seventh Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, he was also a Cardinal Bishop of Albano. He was canonized on 14 April 1482 by Pope Sixtus IV and declared a Doctor of the Church in the year 1588 by Pope Sixtus V. He is known as the “Seraphic Doctor.” Many writings believed in the Middle Ages to be his are now collected under the name Pseudo-Bonaventura. He is honored as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Reviews
0 ratings
