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The Goodness of Creatures in Aquinas‘ Reading of the Wisdom Books Cover

The Goodness of Creatures in Aquinas‘ Reading of the Wisdom Books

By: Kenny Ang  
Open Access
|Nov 2024

Abstract

This article explores Aquinas’ conception of the goodness of creatures in the light of his commentaries on wisdom literature. Leveraging the Index Thomisticus, relevant passages from Aquinas’ commentaries on wisdom books and their corresponding scriptural verses related to creation are identified. His non-exegetical works are also scrutinized for references to these verses. Through this examination, Aquinas emerges as affirming that God’s love encompasses all creatures, including the devil. Aquinas associates God with all that is good but also emphasizes the original goodness of demons and attributes the source of evil to the will of rational beings.

Language: English
Page range: 15 - 32
Submitted on: Apr 23, 2024
Accepted on: May 31, 2024
Published on: Nov 23, 2024
Published by: Thomas Institute of Utrecht
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2024 Kenny Ang, published by Thomas Institute of Utrecht
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