Of God and His Creatures: An Annotated Translation of the Summa Contra Gentiles of Saint Thomas Aquinas

Aquinas, Thomas

ISBN 10: 1169791247 / ISBN 13: 9781169791244

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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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: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1169791247
• ISBN 13: 9781169791244
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Of God and His Creatures is a comprehensive and annotated translation of the Summa Contra Gentiles, a seminal work of philosophy and theology by Saint Thomas Aquinas. This book is a profound exploration of the nature of God, the universe, and humanity, and is widely considered to be one of the most important works of Christian thought ever written. In this translation, Aquinas' complex ideas are made accessible to modern readers, with extensive annotations and explanations provided to help readers understand the nuances of his arguments. This is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, theology, or Christian thought, and provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest thinkers of the medieval period.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.