Summa (Quaestiones ordinariae) art. LVI - LIX

Articles 56-59 of Henry of Ghent's Summa discuss the trinitarian properties and relations, including generation and being generated, which were the topics of Henry's lectures at the University of Paris. These articles were distributed through two exemplars, and their text has been established based on the reconstructed texts of these exemplars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2021
Publisher: Leuven University Press

Articles 56-59 of Henry of Ghent's Summa are dedicated to exploring the trinitarian properties and relations. Henry, widely regarded as the most significant Christian theological thinker of the late 13th century, left an indelible mark on both his era and the subsequent centuries, even extending into the Renaissance. His Quaestiones ordinariae (Summa), specifically the articles 56-59, delve into the intricacies of the trinitarian nature and its interconnected aspects. These articles, written around 1286, shed light on key topics that Henry lectured on at the University of Paris.

In these articles, Henry delves into the concept of generation, which is a distinctive property associated solely with the Father. He also examines the concept of being generated, which is a unique attribute associated with the Son. The university in Paris disseminated these articles through two successive exemplars, each divided into peciae. Fortunately, manuscripts copied from each exemplar have survived, providing the foundation for the critical edition of the text.

Through the meticulous reconstruction of these two exemplars, scholars have been able to establish a reliable text of the Summa, preserving the essence of Henry's theological insights and contributions. These articles serve as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Christian theology, offering a deeper understanding of the trinitarian nature and its profound implications for the Christian faith.

Weight: 935g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789462702837