“REVELATIO ABSCONDITORUM”: ON THE POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTION OF SAINT BONAVENTURE TO THE CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSION ON DIVINE HIDDENNESS Cover Image

“REVELATIO ABSCONDITORUM”: ON THE POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTION OF SAINT BONAVENTURE TO THE CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSION ON DIVINE HIDDENNESS
“REVELATIO ABSCONDITORUM”: ON THE POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTION OF SAINT BONAVENTURE TO THE CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSION ON DIVINE HIDDENNESS

Author(s): Miłosz Hołda
Subject(s): Metaphysics, Philosophy of Middle Ages, Contemporary Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, 13th to 14th Centuries
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Saint Bonaventure; revelatio absconditorum; divine hiddenness; perscrutatio;

Summary/Abstract: In the contemporary version of the discussion around the problem of God’s hiddenness, which was initiated by the argument presented by John Schellenberg, the problem is posed in a way that differs significantly from its traditional presentation. However, there is no shortage of references to thinkers of the past who have grappled with the problem of divine hiddenness. Among these, there are occasional references to authors belonging to the medieval period: Anselm of Canterbury and Thomas Aquinas. However, none of the authors involved in the contemporary dispute refers to the thought of Bonaventure. In my paper, I intend to present and discuss the themes related to divine hiddenness that can be found in the theological works of Bonaventure. I will show their place and importance in the theological system of the Master of Bagnoregio. I will also indicate possible ways in which these themes can be used in contemporary philosophical discussion.

  • Issue Year: 71/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 185-207
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: English
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