Albert the Great, O.P., was a German Dominican friar, Catholic bishop, and saint, recognized as the greatest German philosopher and theologian of the Middle Ages. He was renowned for his extensive explorations and writings across natural sciences and theology, earning him the epithets 'universalis' and 'expertus.' His profound knowledge and lifelong dedication to inquiry solidified his status as a pivotal figure in medieval thought, celebrated for his universal wisdom.
Contains writings by two 13th-century Dominicans, both Doctors of the Church, St. Albert the Great (1200-1280), patron saint of natural scientists, and the 'common doctor,' St. Thomas Aquinas (1226-1274), both famous for their contributions to philosophy and theology.