The Franciscan Legacy: Bonaventure and Scotus

This chapter examines the theological contributions of St. Bonaventure and John Duns Scotus within the Franciscan tradition. It highlights their contrasting methodologies, literary styles, and historical contexts, emphasizing the continuity and distinctions in their approaches to Trinitarian theology and metaphysics. The discussion reflects on the implications of their teachings for the evolution of Franciscan thought and the broader ecclesiastical tradition.