Thomas Aquinas's Summa theologiae: A Biography
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Thomas Aquinas's Summa theologiae: A Biography
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Bernard McGinn
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| Series | Lives of Great Religious Books |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Church history
Roman Catholicism and Roman Catholic churches
Christian theology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691191799
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| Classifications | Dewey:230.2 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
28 May 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The life and times of the most important theological work of medieval Christendom Thomas Aquinas's Summa theologiae holds a unique place in Western religion and philosophy. Written between 1266 and 1273, it was conceived by Aquinas as an instructional guide for teachers and novices and a compendium of all the approved teachings of the Catholic C
Author Biography
Bernard McGinn is the Naomi Shenstone Donnelley Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology and of the History of Christianity at the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. His many books include Antichrist: Two Thousand Years of the Human Fascination with Evil.
Reviews"Honorable Mention, 2015 Catholic Press Association Book Award, History Category"
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