Aquinas' Summa Theologiae by Stephen J Loughlin
This is an introduction to the most important theological work of the Middle Ages. In the intellectual tradition of the Christian faith, few thinkers have had a more profound effect upon both the nature of theology and the materials with which it deals than Thomas Aquinas. A knowledge, therefore, of his major work, the Summa Theologiae, is necessary for the student of theology, let alone any who are concerned with the Western intellectual tradition, so pervasive is Aquinas' thought to the fabric of Western thought. This, together with the immensity, length, and difficulty of the Summa, make a Reader's Guide valuable, even crucial, to a student's first exposure to this work. To address the needs of undergraduates who attempt a reading of this work, Stephen Loughlin presents the basic principles that underlie the Summa Theologiae both as a whole and with respect to its three parts, and the varying treatises found within them. Continuum Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.
.. a thorough guide through the hermeneutic conflict that surround the Summa, all of which is rigorously attested in the footnotes... a considerable achievement. -- The Expository Times Volume 122, Number 11
Dr Stephen Loughlin is Associate Professor of Philosophy at DeSales University in Centre Valley, USA, and Co-ordinator of the Aquinas Translation Project.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780567550941 |
| ISBN 10 | 056755094X |
| Title | Aquinas' Summa Theologiae |
| Author | Stephen J Loughlin |
| Series | Reader's Guides |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2010-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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