Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae: A Biography

by Bernard McGinn

Book Overview

The life and times of the most important theological work of medieval Christendom

Thomas Aquinas's Summa theologiae holds a unique place in Western religion and philosophy. Written between 1266 and 1273, it was conceived by Aquinas as an instructional guide for teachers and novices and a compendium of all the approved teachings of the Catholic Church. It synthesizes an astonishing range of scholarship, covering hundreds of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691191794
• ISBN13: 9780691191799
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"