The series MISCELLANEA MEDIAEVALIA was founded by Paul Wilpert in 1962 and since then has presented research from the Thomas Institute of the University of Cologne. The cornerstone of the series is provided by the proceedings of the biennial Cologne Medieval Studies Conferences, which were established over 50 years ago by Josef Koch, the founding director of the Institute. The interdisciplinary nature of these conferences is reflected in the proceedings. The MISCELLANEA MEDIAEVALIA gather together papers from all disciplines represented in Medieval Studies - medieval history, philosophy, theology, together with art and literature, all contribute to an overall perspective of the Middle Ages.
Meister Eckhart spent some twenty years in the Dominican convent in Erfurt. This volume addresses the need for more research into Eckhart's time in Erfurt. The 27 papers address the important trends in research into Eckhart and inquire into the consequences these have for our assessment of Meister Eckhart
Main description: Using key topics of Thomasian philosophy (and theology) the interpretations provide an introduction to the overall conception of one of Thomas Aquinas' central works, the Summa theologiae. It is a comprehensive handbook which is intended not only for a specialist readership but equally for those with a more general interest in the subject.