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In Divine Audacity, Peter Dillard presents a historically informed
and rigorous analysis of the themes of mystical union, volition and
virtue that occupied several of the foremost theological minds in
the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries. In particular,
the work of Marguerite Porete raises complex questions in these
areas, which are further explored by a trio of her near
contemporaries. Their respective meditations are thoroughly
analysed and then skilfully brought into dialogue. What emerges
from Dillard's synthesis of these voices is a contemporary mystical
theology that is rooted in Hugh of Balma's affective approach,
sharpened through critical engagement with Meister Eckhart's
intellectualism, and strengthened by crucial insights gleaned from
the writings of John Ruusbroec. The fresh examination of these
thinkers - one of whom paid with her life for her radicalism - will
appeal to philosophers and theologians alike, while Dillard's own
propositions demand attention from all who concern themselves with
the nature of the union between the soul and God.
Using Martin Heidegger's later philosophy as his springboard, Peter
S. Dillard provides a radical reorientation of contemporary
Christian theology. From Heidegger's initially obscure texts
concerning the holy, the gods, and the last god, Dillard extracts
two possible non-metaphysical theologies: a theology of Streit and
a theology of Gelassenheit. Both theologies promise to avoid
metaphysical antinomies that traditionally hinder theology. After
describing the strengths and weaknesses of each non-metaphysical
theology, Dillard develops a Gelassenheit theology that ascribes a
definite phenomenology to the human encounter with divinity. This
Gelassenheit theology also explains how this divinity can guide
human action in concrete situations, remain deeply consonant with
Christian beliefs in the Incarnation and the Trinity, and shed
light on the Eucharist and Religious Vocations. Seminal ideas from
Rudolf Otto and Ludwig Wittgenstein are applied at key points.
Dillard concludes by encouraging others to develop an opposing
Streit theology within the non-metaphysical, Heidegerrian framework
he presents.
Using Martin Heidegger's later philosophy as his springboard, Peter
S. Dillard provides a radical reorientation of contemporary
Christian theology. From Heidegger's initially obscure texts
concerning the holy, the gods, and the last god, Dillard extracts
two possible non-metaphysical theologies: a theology of Streit and
a theology of Gelassenheit. Both theologies promise to avoid
metaphysical antinomies that traditionally hinder theology. After
describing the strengths and weaknesses of each non-metaphysical
theology, Dillard develops a Gelassenheit theology that ascribes a
definite phenomenology to the human encounter with divinity. This
Gelassenheit theology also explains how this divinity can guide
human action in concrete situations, remain deeply consonant with
Christian beliefs in the Incarnation and the Trinity, and shed
light on the Eucharist and Religious Vocations. Seminal ideas from
Rudolf Otto and Ludwig Wittgenstein are applied at key points.
Dillard concludes by encouraging others to develop an opposing
Streit theology within the non-metaphysical, Heidegerrian framework
he presents.
Bonaventure of Bagnoregio's 'The Soul's Journey into God' is a
masterpiece of thirteenth-century Scholasticism. In his thoughtful
and illuminating commentary, Peter Dillard engages with the text to
introduce some of the perennial issues and characteristic methods
of Scholasticism to a contemporary audience. Dillard addresses the
sophisticated speculative system underlying Bonaventure's writing,
bringing the reader to a number of fundamental questions in
epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, dogmatic
theology, and contemplative mysticism. A richness of conceptual
resources and perspective that spans Platonic, Neoplatonic, and
Aristotelian thought, and the thought of Pseudo-Dionysius the
Areopagite, are also revealed. Dillard offers his own highly
engaging speculations on the treatise, developing the "Seraphic
Doctor's" insights into lines of thought for further consideration
by the reader. 'A Way into Scholasticism' combines academic rigour
with accessible clarity. Peter S. Dillard is the author of
'Heidegger and Philosophical Atheology: A Neo-Scholastic Critique'
(2008) and 'The Truth about Mary: A Theological and Philosophical
Evaluation of the Proposed Fifth Marian Dogma' (2009). 'This
commentary will be of great importance to anyone interested in
understanding the way in which Scholastic philosophical theology
illuminates Christian belief and intellectual tradition.This is a
powerful reading and appreciation of Bonaventure's most famous
work, "The Soul's Journey into God...". In a spare, precise, and
occasionally elegant prose, Dillard brings a contemporary mentality
to bear on Bonaventure's project and every step involved in the
progress through six stages of spiritual growth leading to the
possibility of mystical contemplation or ecstasy.' Patrick Padigan,
Heythrop Journal.
Heidegger and Philosophical Atheology offers an important new
reading of Heidegger's middle and later thought. Beginning with
Heidegger's early dissertation on the doctrine of categories in
Duns Scotus, Peter S. Dillard shows how Heidegger's middle and
later works develop a philosophical anti-theology or 'atheology'
that poses a serious threat to traditional metaphysics, natural
theology and philosophy of religion. Drawing on the insights of
Scholastic thinkers such as St Thomas Aquinas and Duns Scotus, the
book reveals the problematic assumptions of Heideggerian
'atheology' and shows why they should be rejected. Dillard's
critique paves the way for a rejuvenation of Scholastic metaphysics
and reveals its relevance to some contemporary philosophical
disputes. In addition to clarifying the question of being and
explaining the role of phenomenology in metaphysics, Dillard sheds
light on the nature of nothingness, necessity and contingency.
Ultimately the book offers a revolutionary reorientation of our
understanding, both of the later Heidegger and of the legacy of
Scholasticism.
Synopsis: St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio's The Soul's Journey into
God is a masterpiece of thirteenth-century Scholasticism.
Unfortunately no comprehensive analysis of Bonaventure's seminal
treatise exists that is accessible to contemporary audiences.
Reinvigorating the medieval tradition of critical commentary for
the twenty-first century, Peter Dillard's A Way into Scholasticism:
A Companion to St. Bonaventure's The Soul's Journey into God
introduces readers to basic Scholastic concepts and arguments by
expounding and evaluating Bonaventure's speculative system. Dillard
also highlights the relevance of Bonaventure's thought for
contemporary philosophical theology. The book will appeal to a wide
audience including seminarians, clergy, brothers and sisters of
religious orders, students at the advanced undergraduate or
graduate levels, professional scholars, and anyone seeking a better
understanding of the Scholastic intellectual tradition.
Endorsement: "This is a powerful reading and appreciation of
Bonaventure's most famous work, The Soul's Journey into God . . .
In spare, precise, and occasionally elegant prose, Dillard brings a
contemporary mentality to bear on Bonaventure's project and every
step involved in the progress through six stages of spiritual
growth leading to the possibility of mystical contemplation or
ecstasy . . . This would be an excellent text for those needing an
introduction to Scholasticism as well as for those who feel they
have nothing left to learn from Scholasticism." -Patrick Madigan
The Heythrop Journal Author Biography: Peter S. Dillard is the
author of Heidegger and Philosophical Atheology: A Neo-Scholastic
Critique (2008) and The Truth about Mary: A Theological and
Philosophical Evaluation of the Proposed Fifth Marian Dogma (2009).
This book offers a fascinating account of Heidegger's middle and
later thought."Heidegger and Philosophical Atheology" offers an
important new reading of Heidegger's middle and later thought.
Beginning with Heidegger's early dissertation on the doctrine of
categories in Duns Scotus, Peter S. Dillard shows how Heidegger's
middle and later works develop a philosophical anti-theology or
'atheology' that poses a serious threat to traditional metaphysics,
natural theology and philosophy of religion.Drawing on the insights
of Scholastic thinkers such as St Thomas Aquinas and Duns Scotus,
the book reveals the problematic assumptions of Heideggerian
'atheology' and shows why they should be rejected. Dillard's
critique paves the way for a rejuvenation of Scholastic metaphysics
and reveals its relevance to some contemporary philosophical
disputes. In addition to clarifying the question of being and
explaining the role of phenomenology in metaphysics, Dillard sheds
light on the nature of nothingness, necessity and contingency.
Ultimately the book offers a revolutionary reorientation of our
understanding, both of the later Heidegger and of the legacy of
Scholasticism.
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