The Complete Works Of Francisco Suárez - De Fide, Volume XI - Francisco Suárez

This eleventh volume of Suárez’s Complete Works presents his treatise De Fide (On Faith), a systematic scholastic analysis of theological faith as the foundation of the Christian life and the act by which the intellect assents to divine revelation.

The work begins by defining faith in relation to knowledge and opinion, carefully distinguishing theological faith from natural reasoning. Suárez explains faith as a supernatural habit infused by God, through which the intellect assents firmly to revealed truths on the authority of divine revelation.

A significant portion is devoted to the nature of revelation itself, the credibility of Scripture, and the role of the Church as the authoritative interpreter and guardian of revealed truth. Suárez also examines the motives of credibility, including miracles and prophecy, which lead the human intellect to assent to faith without diminishing its rational character.

Throughout the volume, Suárez employs his characteristic precision and systematic method, integrating metaphysical analysis with theological doctrine. The result is a comprehensive account of faith as both a divine gift and a rationally grounded assent, forming the epistemic foundation of Christian theology.