Mary Beth Ingham
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In this ninth volume of the Franciscan Heritage Series, Mary Beth Ingham introduces readers to the Franciscan vision and values of Blessed John Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Framed within the context of Franciscan spiritual values, chapters focus on creation and the dignity of each individual being, on cognition and the powers of human knowing, on the proof for God's existence, on the nature of Theology, on the central role of freedom for conversion and...
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This book is a simple guide to theological and philosophical aspects of the thought of the medieval Franciscan, John Duns Scotus. Known as the Subtle Doctor, Scotus has a reputation for intricate and technical reasoning. Ingham provides an insightful and creative introduction to his thought in this book. Philosophical and theological principles are explored with clarity and demonstrated by the use of numerous practical examples. By organizing the...
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In this audio course, you will explore the remarkable vision of Duns Scotus with Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, C.S.J. (Ph.D., University of Fribourg), a leading expert on his life and thought. Blessed John Duns Scotus, O.F.M. (1266 – 1308) lived at the height of medieval scholasticism and became one of its premier luminaries. Commended as the Doctor Subtilis ("the Subtle Doctor") for his keen yet nuanced insights, he is rightfully regarded as one of the...
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How do you define beauty? Do notions of beauty inspire your spiritual life? Vastly different cultural definitions of beauty may lead us to question what true beauty is and how those worldly definitions compare to God's definition. However, the real question is, do you let beauty define your spiritual life? Ideas of beauty and spirituality have always been intertwined. In Rejoicing in the Works of the Lord: The Spirituality of Beauty, Sr. Mary Beth...