There are a number of overviews of scholastic philosophy in print,
all of which focus either on one stream of thought, one
denomination, or one time period. With this book, distinguished
historian of philosophy Ulrich Leinsle offers the first
comprehensive introduction to scholastic theology -- a textbook for
both Protestant and Catholic students. Leinsle works with a wide
concept of scholasticism and therefore includes systematic
theological thought from the Fathers of the church until Leo XIII.
Scholasticism for Leinsle is not a label for certain
characteristics or a specific time period. Rather, it is a term
used to cover a variety of theological methods and concepts.
Reading Introduction to Scholastic Theology is an exciting
adventure, as it guides readers through the beginnings of
scholastic theology in the works of the Fathers, on to Early
Scholasticism, High Scholasticism, scholastic thought in a time of
paradigm shifts (14 - 15th century) and its fate during Humanism
and Reformation, to the beginnings of the Enlightenment, and
Neo-Scholasticism in the nineteenth century. The book treats these
time periods by pointing to specific theological and philosophical
problems, methods, and persons. Since Leinsle is a philosopher, he
approaches the selected theologians with a refreshingly different
and interesting perspective. Since its original publication in
German, Leinsle's book has been required reading in most seminars
on the history of theological thought. This new edition provides an
up-to-date, ecumenical introduction to the method of scholastic
thought that will enable readers to grasp the richness and
colorfulness of these many theological systems. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ulrich Leinsle is chair of philosophy in the Theology Department at
the University of Regensburg. He holds one doctorate in philosophy
and one in theology, and is the author of numerous works published
in German. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: "Leinsle's superb Introduction to
Scholastic Theology, which has already become the standard book in
Germany on the diverse ecumenical landscape of Scholasticism, will
provide students and academics with great insight into its
different methods and approaches. It is a 'must have' on every
theologian and philosopher's bookshelf."--Ulrich L. Lehner,
Marquette University "This masterful work offers a profound,
perfectly balanced, and quite exhaustive outline of scholastic
theology from its medieval beginnings to the end of the so called
second scholastic toward the close of the 18th century. Leinsle's
work represents an original and very impressive contribution to the
history of ideas of our civilization. With regard to the very rich
and well-arranged material it contains, it offers students and
scholars a quick glimpse of many sub-topics as well."--Stanislav
Sousedik, Univerzita Karlova v Praze "The work's most remarkable
feature is its attention not only to the familiar figures and
movements of High Scholasticism but also to the gradual "genetic"
development of scholastic approaches from the early medieval to
early modern periods. This volume will be of interest to students
and teachers of medieval and early modern theology alike, and it
will make a valuable addition to university libraries and personal
collections." Religious Studies Review
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