ISBN: 9780282222772 - the life and labours of s. thomas of aquin, vol. 1 of 2 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life of Saint Thomas Aquinas, a 13th-century philosopher and theologian whose writings earned him the title of Doctor of the Church. The author provides a comprehensive view of Aquinas's life and work, from his humble beginnings as the son of a noble Italian family to his rise to prominence as one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. The book explores the intellectual and spiritual influences that shaped Aquinas's thought, including his early education at the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino and his subsequent studies at the University of Paris. It also examines the controversies that surrounded Aquinas's teachings, particularly his defense of Aristotelian philosophy against the objections of fellow theologians. Through a close examination of Aquinas's writings, the author illuminates his groundbreaking ideas on a wide range of topics, including the nature of God, the human soul, and the relationship between faith and reason. The book argues that Aquinas's synthesis of Aristotelian thought with Christian doctrine had a profound impact on Western intellectual history, and continues to shape our understanding of the world today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…