THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE AUTHORS CITED

WITHIN THIS

WORK.

Augustine Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD), a foundational theologian for Western Christianity.
Pope Alexander Likely referring to Alexander III or Alexander IV, whose decrees were frequently cited in canon law.
Alexander of Hales A 13th-century Franciscan scholar known as the "Irrefragable Doctor."
Antoninus the Archbishop Saint Antoninus of Florence (1389–1459), a Dominican famous for his works on moral theology.
Alfonso de Castro A 16th-century Spanish Franciscan jurist and theologian who wrote extensively against heresy.
Avicenna The Latinized name of Ibn Sina (c. 980–1037), a Persian polymath whose philosophical and medical works were standard texts in European universities. ⁖
Abbot Bernard Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153), a Cistercian leader and mystic.
Bonaventure Saint Bonaventure (1221–1274), a Franciscan Cardinal and one of the most important medieval philosophers.
Cyprian the Martyr Saint Cyprian (c. 210–258), the Bishop of Carthage and an early Christian writer.
Theological Compendium original: "Compendio Theologico"; likely refers to the "Compendium of Theological Truth," a popular handbook of the time often attributed to Hugh of Strasbourg.
Dionysius the Areopagite A 5th-century Christian philosopher (now known as Pseudo-Dionysius) whose works on the celestial hierarchy were highly influential.
Various Councils Refers to the collective authority of the Ecumenical Councils of the Church.
John Damascene Saint John of Damascus (c. 675–749), a Syrian monk who summarized the teachings of the Greek Church Fathers. ⁖
John Chrysostom Saint John Chrysostom (c. 347–407), an early Church Father known for his powerful preaching.
John Scotus John Duns Scotus (c. 1266–1308), a premier Franciscan theologian known as the "Subtle Doctor."
John Cassian Saint John Cassian (c. 360–435), whose writings on monastic life were foundational for Western spirituality.
Johannes Nider A 15th-century German Dominican (c. 1380–1438) whose works on reform and the supernatural were widely read.