Boethius’ Theological Tractates and Consolation of Philosophy (2 vols.)
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Overview
In this two-volume collection, Boethius demonstrates his prowess as both the last of the Roman philosophers and the first of the scholastic theologians. The Theological Tractates, a well-referenced theological work, displays characteristics of his professional background as a consul. The Consolation of Philosophy was written while Boethius was in jail and soon to be executed. This work is a more personal display of Boethius’ philosophical beliefs and covers his views on fortune, death, and other issues. Boethius clearly defines the intent of his philosophical work as an attempt to explain the nature of the world around us, while the purpose of his theological work is to understand doctrines of divine revelation. With this work, Boethius was able to prepare the way for the coordination of faith and reason in the thirteenth century.
The digital edition of The Theological Tractates and the Consolation of Philosophy is part of the Loeb Classical Library series and includes its original Latin text with an English translation for side-by-side comparison. Use Logos’ language tools to go deeper into the Latin text. You can also use the dictionary lookup tool to examine difficult English words used by the translator. Quick and easy access to maps and charts, as well as definitions and lexical information, allows you to understand historical events like never before.
- Loeb Classical Library edition
- Boethius’s philosophical explorations in The Consolation of Philosophy
- Highly regarded ancient theological text in The Theological Tractates
- Distinguished effort to separate theology from philosophy
- Title: Boethius’ Theological Tractates and Consolation of Philosophy
- Author: Boethius
- Translators: H. F. Stewart and E. K. Rand
- Series: Loeb Classical Library
- Publisher: William Hienemann
- Volumes: 2
- Pages: 424
Boethius (480–524) was brought up in the household of one of the richest and most venerable aristocrats of the time, Symmachus. He married Symmachus’ daughter and pursued a typical career for a senatorial scion of the time, alternating between ceremonial public office and private leisure.
Reviews
7 ratings
AeliusCicero
6/19/2014
Deacon Tim Johnson
4/10/2014
Allen Bingham
3/28/2014
Prayson Daniel
1/8/2014
Boethius' treatment of the doctrine of Trinity in The Theological Tractates is worthy of the entire book. I would recommend his treatment of this difficult yet central doctrine of Christian faith to theologians, pastors and teachers. I could not put his theological work down until I was done.
Doug
11/22/2013
David Leslie Bond
11/20/2013
Michael Mullen
11/9/2013
David J. Wilson
8/4/2013
Unusual for a Community Pricing set, but this is already included in the The Medieval Preaching and Spirituality Collection (34 vols.), Verbum Capstone, Master Bundle XL and Catholic Bundle XL.
