Nicholas of Cusa: In Search of God and Wisdom : Essays in Honor of Morimichi Watanabe by the American Cusanus Society (Studies in the History of Chr) [Hardcover]

Gerald Christianson (Author, Editor), Thomas M. Izbicki (Editor), T. M. Izbick (Editor)

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Publication Date: January 1991 | Series: Studies in the History of Chr

Nicholas of Cusa (d. 1464) was one of the most original thinkers of the Renaissance. This collection examines, from several viewpoints, his speculative thought and reviews his ideas on dialogue with non-Christians in the light of his theories. The collection opens with a review of the origins of modern Cusanus scholarship. At its heart is a series on Nicholas' quest for God, his comprehension of the cosmos and his views on the intellect, also on his approach to non-Christians. It concludes with an essay on the relationship of Cusanus' life to his theories and a bibliographic review of Cusanus scholarship in the English language. This collection will serve as a microcosm of the present scholarship in English on a complex and versatile theorist. The bibliography of Cusanus scholarship will enable interested readers to explore other themes and other viewpoints not encompassed by these essays.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 314 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub; First edition (January 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004093621
• ISBN-13: 978-9004093621
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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My name is Gale E. Christianson. I am the author of eight books, but not this one, which you keep listing under my name as its editor. It is a religious work and not one I want credit for editing. Could you please track its true editor and give him the credit, which he would no doubt appreciate.