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A Brief History of the Immaculate Conception | Prof. Joshua Benson

A Brief History of the Immaculate Conception | Prof. Joshua Benson

Professor Joshua Benson explores the historical development doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, tracing its origins from early liturgical practices to its formal definition in 1854. It examines the theological arguments of influential figures su...

The Thomistic Institute · The Thomistic Institute

September 13, 202442m 0s

Show Notes

Professor Joshua Benson explores the historical development doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, tracing its origins from early liturgical practices to its formal definition in 1854. It examines the theological arguments of influential figures such as St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Bonaventure, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Duns Scotus, highlighting their varying perspectives on Mary's sanctification.


This lecture was given on December 9th, 2024, at The Dominican House of Studies.


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About the Speaker:


Joshua Benson specializes in Medieval Theology. He has taught at The Catholic University of America since 2008 and served as Chair of the Department of Theology and Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University from 2018-2020.

Topics

the Immaculate ConceptionMarian doctrineLiturgical practiceTheological debateSanctificationOriginal SinMedieval theologyFranciscan traditionRedemptionCatholic doctrineTheologyMaryPius IXSt. Bernard of ClairvauxSt. Francis of AssisiPeter LombardSt. BonaventureSt. Thomas AquinasDuns ScotusSt. Anne