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100	1		_aBoethius, _d480-525?
245	1	4	_aThe Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-08-29
508			_aProduced by Ted Garvin, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius is a collection of philosophical and theological works written during the early 6th century. The two primary texts included in this volume explore deep questions about the nature of God, the Trinity, and the relationship between divine philosophy and human understanding. Boethius, a Roman philosopher who experienced dramatic shifts in fortune, uses these treatises to express his inquiries into faith and reason, particularly in a time of personal despair. The opening of the collection introduces the influential figure of Boethius, detailing his life, scholarly endeavors, and the historical context of his writings. It draws attention to his imprisonment and the subsequent creation of "Consolation of Philosophy," highlighting the contrast between his former political success and his present circumstances. The early chapters engage in rigorous logical discourse, addressing the nature of the Trinity, the attributes of God, and how philosophical truths can be reconciled with theological principles. Boethius presents challenging arguments concerning the essence of God, emphasizing unity and identity among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit while maintaining distinct personal attributes. This opening sets the stage for a profound exploration of existence, essence, and the nature of goodness, revealing Boethius's dual legacy as a philosopher and a theologian. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPhilosophy and religion
653			_aTheology -- Early works to 1800
653			_aHappiness
653			_aTheology -- History -- Early Church, ca. 30-600
700	1		_aRand, Edward Kennard, _d1871-1945
700	1		_aStewart, H. F. _q(Hugh Fraser), _d1863-1948
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13316
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