Talking about God and Talking about Creation - Avicenna's and Thomas Aquinas' Positions

This study compares Avicenna's and Thomas Aquinas' conceptions of God, theological language, the nature of creative action and the beginning of the universe. It emphasizes the connection between their positions regarding theological language and their discussions of creation.

Product details

• Authors: Rahim Acar
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2005
• EAN: 9789004144774
• ISBN: 978-90-04-14477-4
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 166 mm x 242 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 541 g
• Series: Islamic Philosophy, Theology a
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous