Exploring the Affective Nature of Theology

The chapter delves deep into the distinction between practical and affective theology, examining how theologians like Aquinas, Odo, Bonaventure, and Albert view the relationship between the will and affect. It touches on the role of affect in theological inquiry, the joy from knowledge of God, and contrasts Aquinas's integrated view with Bonaventure's distinct concept of affective knowledge. The discussion also explores the convergence of Aquinas and Bonaventure on the affective nature of theology, focusing on the virtue of devotion and its connection to serving God.