Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) by Saint Aquinas Thomas

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Author Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274
Title Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars)
From the Complete American Edition
Credits Produced by Sandra K. Perry, with corrections and supplementation by David McClamrock
Summary "Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars)" by Saint Thomas Aquinas is a philosophical theological treatise written in the 13th century. This seminal work is a foundational text in Christian theology and philosophy, systematically addressing fundamental questions regarding God, creation, and humanity's relationship with the divine. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Christian faith through logical argumentation and exposition of doctrine. The opening portion of the text establishes its aim to instruct both beginners and advanced scholars in the Christian faith by clarifying the nature and scope of sacred doctrine. Aquinas emphasizes the necessity of revelation for human salvation and asserts that sacred science is superior to philosophical science, as it is founded on divine revelation rather than human reasoning alone. He presents a structured inquiry into the nature of sacred doctrine, contemplating its necessity, its unity as a science, the relationship it shares with philosophy, and its role in guiding individuals toward understanding the divine. This prologue sets the stage for an in-depth examination of God's existence, essence, and attributes, ultimately laying a thorough groundwork for the exploration of theology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Theology, Doctrinal -- Early works to 1800
Subject Catholic Church -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800
Subject God -- Omnipresence -- Early works to 1800
Subject God -- Attributes -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 17611
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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