My Favorite Reformed Theologians Introduced Me to Aquinas: Credo Colloquy with James Dolezal and Matthew Barrett
May 16, 2024
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James Dolezal discusses how Reformed theologians like John Owen were influenced by Aquinas. They explore Aquinas' metaphysics, epistemology, and the concept of participation in theology and creation. The podcast delves into Aquinas' perspective on knowledge acquisition, divine providence, pure actuality, and the implications of God's nature.
Reformed theologians like John Owen turn to Aquinas for theological precision and arguments aligned with Protestant views.
Understanding Aquinas's doctrine of participation emphasizes the relationship between creatures and their Creator through emulation and imitation.
Deep dives
Interest in Thomas Aquinas Among Protestants
Protestants like theologians John Owen have turned to Thomas Aquinas in theological debates for precision and sophisticated arguments that align with their own doctrinal views. Understanding Aquinas has become crucial for fully grasping the Protestant tradition, as highlighted by scholars such as Richard Mueller.
Importance of Philosophy in Understanding Aquinas
Accessing Aquinas's thought requires comprehension of his complex philosophical assumptions and metaphysical concepts. For those delving into Aquinas for the first time, 20th-century Catholic metaphysics textbooks have served as guides to decipher his Thomistic metaphysical worldview.
Recovery of Reformed Theology Through Aquinas
A resurgence of interest in Aquinas within Protestant circles, facilitated by scholars like Richard Mueller, has allowed theologians to reconnect with older Reformed theological methods. Aquinas's influence extends beyond direct citations, with elements of his reasoning deeply embedded in Protestant theological thought.
Doctrine of Participation in Aquinas's Philosophy
Aquinas's doctrine of participation emphasizes imitation and conformity to divine ideas, highlighting the relationship between creatures and their Creator. Participation does not imply ontic identity but rather a likeness to God's nature through emulation and imitation. It underlines the dependence of all created beings on God for their existence and essence.
Why do my favorite Puritans seem to with some frequency go back to Aquinas?” James Dolezal came to know Aquinas through the works of Reformed Scholastics (from Stephen Charnock to… Download Audio
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