“thomas aquinas”

The Summa Contra Gentiles is not merely the only complete summary of Christian doctrine that St. Thomas has written, but also a creative and even revolutionary work of Christian apologetics composed at the precise moment when Christian thought needed to be intellectually creative in order to master ... More

Having to treat now of the theological virtues- we shall begin with Faith- secondly we shall speak of Hope- and thirdly of Charity. (Excerpt from text)... More

In due sequence we must consider judgment- under which head there are six points of inquiry.(Excerpt from text)... More

We must now consider the parts of fortitude; first we shall consider what are the parts of fortitude; and secondly we shall treat of each part.(Excerpt from text)... More

Creating a summary of all human knowledge may not be the sort of undertaking we begin in the twenty-first century, but there is still room on our bookshelves for a classic--Summa Theologica, one of the world's oldest and greatest masterpieces. St. Thomas Aquinas has much to teach us--most especially... More

St. Thomas's Summa theologiae is often compared to a medieval cathedral because of its sublime construction both as a work of logic and literary architecture. Here is a mere tip of one of the spires, summarizing the great Saint's views on the nature and structure of law. Believing that law achieves ... More

Text extracted from opening pages of book: CONCERNING BEING AND ESSENCE ( Dc Ente et Essentia) BY ST. THOMAS AgUINAS Ad Fratres et Socios.* 7 - Translated from the Latin with the Addition of a Preface by GEORGE G. LECKIE D. APPLETON-CENTURY COMPANY INCORPORATED New York London relations exist in God... More

Part 1 of 2nd Part of this classic of Christian philosophy... More

Two years before he died, St. Thomas Aquinas -- probably the greatest teacher the Church has ever known -- was asked by his assistant, Brother Reginald, to write a simple summary of the Faith of the Catholic Church for those who lacked the time or the stamina to tackle his massive Summa Theologica.I... More