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Book Description
For centuries, seekers of wisdom have turned to the profound insights of Saint Thomas Aquinas, whose masterwork the Summa Theologica stands as one of history's most influential philosophical and theological treatises. This carefully curated volume makes Aquinas's timeless wisdom accessible to contemporary readers through thoughtfully selected passages that illuminate his remarkable synthesis of faith and reason.
Peter Kreeft, a respected teacher and interpreter of Thomistic thought, has distilled the essential philosophical elements from Aquinas's vast work, choosing passages that speak directly to modern spiritual seekers while remaining true to the saint's original vision. Rather than overwhelming readers with technical scholastic language, this collection focuses on those insights that remain both intellectually rigorous and practically applicable to today's spiritual journey.
What emerges is a bridge between the classical Greco-Roman philosophical tradition and Biblical revelation, demonstrating how reason and faith can work together rather than in opposition. Aquinas's approach offers a grounded, common-sense spirituality that addresses fundamental questions about existence, purpose, and the divine with both clarity and depth.
Enhanced with detailed explanatory footnotes, a comprehensive glossary, and helpful index, this volume serves as an intelligent gateway into one of Christianity's greatest theological minds. Whether used for personal study or group exploration, it provides modern readers with practical access to wisdom that has guided spiritual seekers for over seven centuries.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~15 hours)
📄 Length: 539 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Roman catholic theology
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Thomas, aquinas, saint, 1225?-1274
- ✓ Explore Medieval christian theology
- ✓ Explore Philosophy
- ✓ Explore Catholic Church
- ✓ Explore Doctrines
- ✓ Explore Early works to 1800
