Of God And His Creatures: An Annotated Translation Of The Summa Contra Gentiles Of Saint Thomas Aquinas

Aquinas, St Thomas

ISBN 10: 1497928605 / ISBN 13: 9781497928602

Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Of God And His Creatures: An Annotated Translation Of The Summa Contra Gentiles Of Saint Thomas Aquinas
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497928605
• ISBN 13: 9781497928602
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Of God and His Creatures is a book that provides an annotated translation of the Summa Contra Gentiles, a work by Saint Thomas Aquinas. This text is considered one of the most important works in the history of Christian theology and philosophy, and it is a systematic exploration of the relationship between faith and reason, and the existence and nature of God.The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the Summa Contra Gentiles. The first part provides an overview of the work and its historical context, while the second part focuses on Aquinas' arguments for the existence of God. The third part explores Aquinas' ideas about the nature of God, including his attributes and the relationship between God and the world. Finally, the fourth part examines Aquinas' ideas about human nature, including the soul, free will, and the afterlife.Throughout the book, the translator provides detailed annotations that explain key concepts and ideas, as well as historical and philosophical context. The annotations also provide references to other works by Aquinas and other philosophers, making this book an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Christian theology and philosophy. Overall, Of God and His Creatures is an essential text for anyone interested in the ideas of Saint Thomas Aquinas and the history of Christian thought.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Aquinas, while studying at the University of Naples, joined the Dominican monastic order in 1244. Under St. Albert the Great he embarked on a life of teaching, preaching, and writing. He was formally canonized in 1323.