Theological Quodlibeta in the Middle Ages: The Fourteenth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789004162884)

This is the second of two volumes on theological quodlibeta, records of special disputations held before Christmas and Easter ca. 1230-1330, mostly at the University of Paris, in which audience members asked the great masters of theology the questions for debate, questions de quolibet, "about anything." The variety of the material and the authors' stature make the genre uniquely fascinating.
In Volume II, chapters by acknowledged experts cover the quodlibeta of John Duns Scotus, Peter Auriol, John of Pouilly, Peter of Auvergne, and Thomas Wylton; examine the pertinent writings of the religious orders, including the monks, canons regular, and mendicants; revise our understanding of important manuscripts containing quodlibeta; offer critical editions of significant texts; and demonstrate how these writings are crucial for our knowledge of the history of topics in metaphysics and natural philosophy.
For all those interested in medieval studies, especially intellectual history.

Author: Chris Schabel
ISBN-10: 9004162887
ISBN-13: 9789004162884
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2007
Pages: 794
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.47lbs
Size: 9.65h x 6.66w x 2.02d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 19