St. Bonaventure's Commentary on the Sentences: Theological Virtues

Vol. XIX in the Works of St. Bonaventure collection "To touch the heart of St. Bonaventure's theology one must first grasp his thinking on the theological virtues - faith, hope, and love. For Bonaventure the theological virtues are the engine of the Christian life itself. Through them we recover the fullness of our humanity and participate in the universal Christian vocation of carrying the world back to God in prayer and loving action. J Isaac Goff and J. A. Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv offer us the first English translation of Bonaventure's extensive treatment of the theological virtues in his Sentences commentary. This wonderful volume is essential reading for students and teachers alike: in it St. Bonaventure's theological genius, humble piety, and pastoral warmth are on full display, as is his Franciscan heart." William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor, University of Durham -------------------------------------------------------- "It has been difficult to teach the full scope of Bonaventure's corpus to undergraduates, seminarians, and advanced graduate students - due to the difficulty of relying on Latin texts. This present volume will be eye-opening to many students and scholars trained in Thomistic virtue ethics. Along with other translations published by Franciscan Institute, this volume will richly transform the theological landscape." Matthew Levering, James N. Jr. and Mary D, Perry Chair of Theology, Mundelein Seminary -------------------------------------------------------- “Goff and Hellmann have opened doors with this translation of Bonaventure's treatise on the theological virtues from his Commentary on the Sentences. Significantly, the theological virtues play a key role in Bonaventure's thought-world, as they appear throughout his corpus. Having a translation of his systematic treatment of these virtues is thus of paramount importance. This translation will make the theology of the Seraphic Doctor more accessible to students and scholars alike.” Thomas A. Piolata, OFM Cap., Assistant Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology, The Catholic University of America Translation and Notes by J. Isaac Goff and J.A. Wayne Hellmann Introduction by Luke Togni ISBN: 978-1-57659-478-0 2026, 312 pages