Jaarboek Thomas Instituut 1997 - Thomas Instituut te Utrecht

8 H.I.M. SCHOOT
cornerstone of any approach to Jesus. This fundamental hermeneutical
stance is supplemented by three tenets of a negative character to be
kept in mind, circumscribing the inadequacy of images of time,
language and representations of Jesus' earthly life. De Grijs refers to
Aquinas' discussion of the 'necessity' of Christ's resurrection, and
some parts of his commentary to the Gospel of John.
Maarten Buijsen, philosopher and jurist, lecturer of the
Faculty of Law of the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, studies
Aquinas' analogical definition of law in the Summa Theologiae. He
evaluates this definition as theological in scope and use, but as
relevant in many respects to jurisprudents as well.
The fourth contribution is by a young theologian, Henri ten
Have, priest of the archdiocese of Utrecht, who spent two years
(1996-1998) of half-time study at our Institute. His study is the result
of his research into the question in what regard attribution of events in
our lives are meaningfully ascribed to the wrath of God. His
conclusion is for the main part reserved.
Next follow a discussion, a review and the annual report 1997 by the
director of our Institute, prof. dr. Herwi Rikhof. Antonie Vos, lecturer
in dogmatic theology of the faculty of theology of Utrecht University
gives an elaborate review of Harm Goris' dissertation on Thomas
Aquinas' theology of God' infallible foreknowledge and irresistible
will. Harm Goris responds. Finally, Thomas O'Meara, William K.
Warren professor in theology-systematics of the department of
theology of the University of Notre Dame, who recently published a
general study of Aquinas' theology (Thomas Aquinas Theologian,
Notre Dame 1997), reviews Carlo Leget's dissertation on Aquinas'
theology of the relation between Life on earth and 'Life' after death.
In passing it may be noted, with surprise, that O'Meara is the first
Dominican ever to present a scholarly contribution to our Jaarboek.
In concluding I wish to express my gratitude to all who participated in
the production of this Jaarboek. As always, those who are interested
in submitting contributions or subscribing to the Jaarboek are kindly
invited to contact the undersigned.
August 15, 1998
Henk J.M. Schoot, Editor-in-Chief