Aquinas and Modernity: The Lost Promise of Natural Law

By Shadia B. Drury

Book Overview

In this startling book, Drury overturns the long-standing reputation of Thomas Aquinas as the most moderate and rational exponent of the Christian faith. She reveals Aquinas to be one of the most zealous Dominicans (Domini Canes) or Hounds of the Lord-an ardent defender of papal supremacy, the Inquisition, and the persecution of Jews. Despite her unstinting criticism, Drury sets out to retrieve the rationalism and naturalism that Aquinas failed to reconcile with his faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074252258X
• ISBN13: 9780742522589
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"