Theologies of hope in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries

This book is a translation of J. G. Bougerol's research, and positions this in relation to recent post-doctoral studies of the Summa Halensis from King's College, London.

It identifies literary aspects of religious fears in medieval and nineteenth century theology as both a New Testament and a scholastic problem.

Academically trained preachers, in European culture, are viewed through the lens of dynamic community language, and Franciscan initiatives for confident, peace-seeking theology are mapped out in detail.