St. Thomas Aquinas
Item# 9780486471457
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Experience the best book on St. Thomas with G.K. Chesterton's outstanding profile. This concise and witty narrative focuses on the man and events that shaped him, emphasizing the relevance of... Read more
Experience the best book on St. Thomas with G.K. Chesterton's outstanding profile. This concise and witty narrative focuses on the man and events that shaped him, emphasizing the relevance of St. Thomas' achievements to modern readers. Learn how Aristotelian philosophy influenced his character, and explore the impact of his work on religious thinkers like Martin Luther. Discover fascinating glimpses of medieval scholastic movement in this eminently readable narrative.
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Learn about one of Christianity's most important figures with this outstanding book about St. Thomas. Written by G. K. Chesterton, it tells the story of St. Thomas' life and the events that shaped him. This book is easy to read and is perfect for modern readers.
St. Thomas was born into a rich family but he chose to become a monk instead. Chesterton compares St. Thomas' ideas to those of another famous figure, St. Francis of Assisi. The book also explores the influence of Aristotle's philosophy on St. Thomas' character, as well as the effects of Parisian culture, society, and politics. Finally, the book examines the impact of St. Thomas' works on later religious thinkers, including Martin Luther. This book is a great introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas' works and provides a fascinating glimpse into the medieval scholastic movement.
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Subject: Language Arts
Brand: Dover Publications
Publisher Date: 08/21/2009
Author: G.K. Chesterton
Dimensions: 8.50 x 5.38 x 0.50
UPC: 9780486471457
Pages: 130
