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by: Aquinas, Saint Thomas
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9781928832430
ISBN: 1928832431
Label: Sophia Institute Press
Manufacturer: Sophia Institute Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: December 01, 2001
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Sales Rank: 75666
Studio: Sophia Institute Press
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Book Description:
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.
In response, the great saint quickly set down - in language that non-scholars can understand - his peerless insights into the major topics of theology: the Trinity, Divine Providence, the Incarnation of Christ, the Last Judgment, and much more.
Here, then, is not only St. Thomas's concise statement of the key elements of his thought, but a handy reference source for the essential truths of the Catholic Faith.
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Rating:  - St. Thomas - an excellent teacher!
As a late-coming student to theology and philosophy, I find St. Thomas's Concise Summa a wonderful teaching tool and resource for further understanding of the basic beliefs of Christianity. It is clear and easy to understand, and the only addtional resource I have found helpful is a dictionary of philosophical terms as I am weak in that area. Well worth your time!
Rating:  - The Lord Thy God is a Jealous God
Not to say a mean and vindictive old coward. The Blessed Saint Thomas Aquinas said, "that the saints may enjoy their beatitude and the grace of God more abundantly they are permitted to see the punishment of the damned in hell." Is that the famous Christian charity? Or is it a kind of sadism? Aquinas also said that all heretics deserve to die, which equates to advocating the murder of billions of people. Is that charity or loving-kindness? No wonder religion is itself dying out.
Rating: - STA's short summa
This book is a wonderful way for non intellectuals to read St. Thomas Aquinas! It has all of his inspirational and theological genius in concise and easy to read sections. A must read for all Catholics and highly recommended to non-Catholics interested in learning about the foundations of Christianity.
Rating: - Understanding Aquinas clarifies other historical issues
I need not restate the lenghty and obvious praises of previous reviewers, they did an excellent job of summing up the work on the intellectual level.
I did however find in this work answers to many of the questions so many people ask regarding judicial, political and historical issues these days and yes even a few to fill the gaps left in a lifetime of research into the basic philosophies of other great and important historical figures.
I believe that if one really wants ... Read More
Rating:  - Massive Summary of Christian Truths
I am a begginer, 22 years old, in the field of christianity. I've been a believer for 4 years now, but up until recently I am developing interest in a more profound study of Christian Faith.
This book looks quite tempting to read on... but, from my perspective, its surely not an easy read; its dense and surely profound. To be sincere, its too philosophycal for my taste and lacks more day-to-day ilustrations that could make the reading more pleasant and easy to remember.
I ... Read More
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