The Unique Characteristics of St. Thomas from Aquinas’ Exegesis of the Holy Bible Cover Image

Charakterystyczne cechy egzegezy Pisma Świętego św. Tomasza z Akwinu
The Unique Characteristics of St. Thomas from Aquinas’ Exegesis of the Holy Bible

Author(s): Andrzej Michalik
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: St. Thomas of Aquinas; Holy Bible exegesis; analogy of Catholic faith; analogy of Biblical faith; scholastic exegesis; patristic exegesis; theological exegesis;

Summary/Abstract: St. Thomas of Aquinas was not only a formidable philosopher and theologist, but also he was a tireless exegete of the Holy Scripture. He wrote comments on the books of both the Old and New Testament. His exegesis has several traits. It is constructed around two fundamental rules: the analogy of Catholic faith and the analogy of Biblical faith. Furthermore it contains a typical to the Medieval exegesis – scholastic, patristic and theological lineament.

  • Issue Year: 37/2018
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 167-191
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Polish