The Daily Question
Who is regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of the Middle Ages and is known as the "Seraphic Doctor" of the Roman Catholic Church? He taught that the goal of all the arts and sciences is the direct contemplation of God.
1. St. Anthony of Padua
2. St. Francis of Assisi
3. St. Bonaventure
4. St. Thomas Aquinas
2. St. Francis of Assisi
3. St. Bonaventure
4. St. Thomas Aquinas
Your answer was: St. Bonaventure
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Answer: St. Bonaventure is regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of the Middle Ages and is known as the "Seraphic Doctor" of the Roman Catholic Church. He taught that the goal of all the arts and sciences is the direct contemplation of God. He is known for his many writings and did a great deal organizationally for the Franciscan Order. Additionally, Bonaventure composed writings on "The Life of St. Francis".
See also:
• James C. Hamilton, Vatican City: 1974 St. Bonaventure Issue, Vatican Notes, Volume: 67, Issue 382, 2019, Pages 44-49
• Anonymous, St. Bonaventure Commerative, Vatican Notes, Volume 23,Issue 4, 1974, Page: 1-2
St. Bonaventure - Scott # 558-560 (1974)
See also:
• James C. Hamilton, Vatican City: 1974 St. Bonaventure Issue, Vatican Notes, Volume: 67, Issue 382, 2019, Pages 44-49
• Anonymous, St. Bonaventure Commerative, Vatican Notes, Volume 23,Issue 4, 1974, Page: 1-2
St. Bonaventure - Scott # 558-560 (1974)