In principio

Genesis and Theology in St. Bonaventure

by Ruben Martello

Book cover: In principio

Extent: 221 pages

Publisher: Brepols Publishers

Subjects: Medieval Studies, Religious Studies

Series: Studia Traditionis Theologiae

Series volume number: 62

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(October 2025)

ISBN: 9782503618357

Price: $88.00

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This volume offers a fresh approach to the structure of Bonaventures thought. Ruben Martello argues that Bonaventure employs the Genesis creation account as an overarching framework and fecund source for understanding nature, theology, and even Scripture itself. Beginning with Bonaventures view of the literal meaning of Scripture, the reception of the hexaemeron is traced chronologically in a number of major theological works. Bonaventure is interpreted in light of the hexameral commentarial tradition like Augustines De Genesi ad litteram, and filtered through Dionysian and Victorine inspired hermeneutics. It is proposed that reading Genesis in Bonaventure may clarify a number of contemporary disputed theological, exegetical and epistemological concerns. This study also unpacks the Bonaventurian understanding of the distinctive senses of the ‘image’ and ‘likeness’ of God, aiding in the articulation of a rich theological anthropology.

  • By (author) Ruben Martello