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Scriptural Plurality in the Writings of Thomas Aquinas: The Case of Psalm 67, 7 Cover

Scriptural Plurality in the Writings of Thomas Aquinas: The Case of Psalm 67, 7

Open Access
|Jun 2019

Abstract

Thomas Aquinas makes occasional references to the coexistence of multiple versions of the Bible. In particular, Thomas was familiar with several versions of the Latin Psalter used in liturgical and scholarly contexts. This article examines Thomas’s references to Ps. 67, 7 as a test case for understanding the role of scriptural plurality in his biblical hermeneutics. Thomas associates this verse with the theme of unity within religious life, the relation of the Eucharist to ecclesial unity, and ecclesial unity in itself. Thomas’s citations of alternate versions of this verse often appear to be consciously chosen in accord with his exegetical purposes.

Language: English
Page range: 49 - 64
Submitted on: Jan 23, 2019
Accepted on: Mar 7, 2019
Published on: Jun 26, 2019
Published by: Thomas Institute of Utrecht
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2019 Smith O.P. Innocent, published by Thomas Institute of Utrecht
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