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Credo Podcast

Thomas Aquinas and the Analogy of Being: Credo Colloquy with James Dolezal and Matthew Barrett

May 28, 2024
James Dolezal and Matthew Barrett delve into the analogy of being in theology, contrasting analogical and univocal knowledge of God. They discuss Thomas Aquinas' teachings, differences in theological perspectives on univocity, the impact of Nominalism, and theological developments among Reform Scholastics.
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  • Analogical language for God emphasizes the complexity beyond human expression.
  • Thomas Aquinas's analogy of being clarifies diverse entities' descriptions to differentiate theological language.

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God's Nature and Human Language

God's divine nature, especially the concept of God being love, presents a challenge in expressing the complexity of God through human language. The distinction between God's essence and His attributes brings about the topic of doctrine's importance.

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