Thomas von Aquin Books

The latter twentieth century and early twenty-first century has seen a revival of interest in the biblical commentary of the church fathers. Noteworthy evidence is supplied by the ongoing publication of two major patristic commentaries by Eerdmans and InterVarsity Press. During the thirteenth century the western church experienced a similar revival of interest in the church fathers, with many Eastern texts being translated from Greek to Latin for the first time, and thereby becoming available to a wider public. There was also an increasing hunger for access to the original message of Scripture as understood by early Christians, and to this, it was felt, the church fathers held the key. It was Pope Urban IV who commissioned St. Thomas to compile the 'Catena' in a bid to make readily available to the academic public an orthodox patristic commentary on the Gospels. The Oxford Movement was the catalyst for this English translation by John Henry Newman in 1841. The 'Catena' is not as original as Thomas's other writings, but manifests an intimate acquaintance with the fathers of the church and provides an excellent compliment to the modern attempts to understand how the fathers read scripture.

A translation based on the Latin text of the Leonine edition. The Quaestiones Disputatae de Veritate constitutes Aquinas's most extended treatment of any single topic. Volume I (questions 1-9) discusses the nature of truth and divine and angelic intellects. Volume II (questions 10-20) deals with truth and human intellect. Volume III (questions 21-29) investigates the operation of the will.

This expanded edition offers the sole English translation of Aquinas's most significant biblical commentary, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his theological insights. The text delves into the intricacies of scripture, highlighting Aquinas's interpretations and philosophical reflections. This edition enriches the original work with additional context and analysis, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in deepening their grasp of Aquinas's contributions to biblical exegesis.

The Commentary on the Sentences is a significant yet overlooked work by Thomas Aquinas, comprising over 4,000 pages and representing his first comprehensive exploration of philosophical and theological issues. This youthful masterpiece is noted for its exuberance and detail, distinguishing it from his later writings. Despite its importance for understanding Aquinas's mature thought, it has remained largely inaccessible to modern scholars due to a lack of translations, making it a crucial yet neglected resource in Thomistic and medieval studies.

This theological compendium by Thomas Aquinas serves as a foundational text in Roman Catholicism, encapsulating the entirety of known doctrine regarding God and humanity's relationship with the divine. It is renowned for presenting five distinct proofs of God's existence, which include three cosmological arguments, a moral argument, and a teleological argument. Written between 1265 and 1273, it represents a significant milestone in the history of theology, influencing both religious thought and philosophical discourse.

This reissued paperback presents a bilingual edition of Thomas Aquinas' influential work, Summa Theologiae, featuring both Latin and English texts. It is part of a series produced by the English Dominicans, highlighting Aquinas' theological insights and philosophical arguments. This edition serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students alike, allowing for a deeper understanding of Aquinas' contributions to Christian theology.

This paperback reissue presents a single volume of the English Dominicans' Latin/English edition of Thomas Aquinas' influential work, "Summa Theologiae." It offers a unique bilingual format, making Aquinas' theological insights accessible to both Latin scholars and English readers. The edition reflects the depth of Aquinas' philosophy and theology, providing a comprehensive resource for students and scholars interested in medieval thought and Christian doctrine.

This paperback reissue features a bilingual Latin/English edition of Thomas Aquinas' influential work, Summa Theologiae, produced by the English Dominicans. It offers readers access to Aquinas' profound theological insights and philosophical arguments, bridging the gap between medieval thought and contemporary understanding. Ideal for scholars and those interested in theology, this volume serves as a valuable resource for studying one of the cornerstone texts of Christian philosophy.