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Theology as a Science: Aquinas on How ...

How did theology become systematic? What is the history of the literal interpretation of Scripture? Thanks to the adoption of Aristotelian scientific methods, learned from his philosophical methodology, theologians transformed the allegorical and mystical interpretation of Scripture into literal interpretation.

See how Peter Lombard, Albert the Great, and Aquinas transformed theology into the systematic theology we have today.

Theology as a Science: Aquinas on How Philosophy Transforms Theology
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"Aristotelianism" in Four Views on Christian ...

What is the relationship between the body and soul? What is reality? Church history has long used Aristotelian tools to answer these questions in theology, and I defend Aristotelian metaphysics in Four Views on Christian Metaphysics.

Four Views on Christian Metaphysics presents four prominent views held among Christians today on the major questions in philosophical metaphysics. What is the nature of existence itself? What is it for something to exist? What are universals? What is the soul? How do these things relate to God, in light of special and general revelation? The four Christian perspectives presented in this book are: Platonism, Aristotelianism, idealism, and postmodernism. The purpose of this book is to help Christians think deeply and carefully about a Christian view of the ultimate nature of reality and our place in it.

"Aristotelianism" in Four Views on Christian Metaphysics

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How To Be A Davenant Bro: A Beginner's Guide (Live from Convivium!)

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How To Be A Davenant Bro: A Beginner's Guide (Live from Convivium!)

In another special episode recorded at our 2022 National Convivium, Onsi and Colin are joined by Tim Jacobs, Davenant Teaching Fellow and (in a surprise apperance) Evan Zhuo, our Davenant House intern. They talk about the unique vibe of the Convivium, the surprising appeal of Reformed irenicism among Baptists, Herman Bavinck's forgotten teacher, and the diversity of philosophical positions within the Davenant Institute.

Getting Kids Out of the Cave

Getting Kids Out of the Cave

Pastor Tony interviews philosopher Timothy Jacobs of the Davenant Institute about why philosophy is important for our families. Listen and be blessed and also consider giving financial support for Tim's work with Davenant. Learn more at www.tljacobs.com/davenant