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Book Four of the Summa Contra Gentiles examines what God has revealed through scripture, specifically the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the end of the world.
The Summa Contra Gentiles is not merely the only complete summary of Christian doctrine that St. Thomas has written, but also a creative and even revolutionary work of Christian apologetics composed at the precise moment when Christian thought needed to be intellectually creative in order to master and assimilate the intelligence and wisdom of the Greeks and the Arabs. In the Summa Aquinas works to save and purify the thought of the Greeks and the Arabs in the higher light of Christian Revelation, confident that all that had been rational in the ancient philosophers and their followers would become more rational within Christianity.
Book 1 of the Summa deals with God; Book 2, Creation; and Book 3, Providence.
Editions of Summa Contra Gentiles
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780268016838
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780268016845
- Paperback
- ISBN 7519883
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268074951
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268074821
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Book Four of the Summa Contra Gentiles examines what God has revealed through scripture, specifically the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the end of the world.
The Summa Contra Gentiles is not merely the only complete summary of Christian doctrine that St. Thomas has written, but also a creative and even revolutionary work of Christian apologetics composed at the precise moment when Christian thought needed to be intellectually creative in order to master and assimilate the intelligence and wisdom of the Greeks and the Arabs. In the Summa Aquinas works to save and purify the thought of the Greeks and the Arabs in the higher light of Christian Revelation, confident that all that had been rational in the ancient philosophers and their followers would become more rational within Christianity.
Book 1 of the Summa deals with God; Book 2, Creation; and Book 3, Providence.
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What is Summa Contra Gentiles about?
Book Four of the Summa Contra Gentiles examines what God has revealed through scripture, specifically the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the end of the world.
The Summa Contra Gentiles is not merely the only complete summary of Christian doctrine that St. Thomas has written, but also a creative and even revolutionary work of Christian apologetics composed at the precise moment when Christian thought needed to be intellectually creative in order to master and assimilate the intelligence and wisdom of the Greeks and the Arabs. In the Summa Aquinas works to save and purify the thought of the Greeks and the Arabs in the higher light of Christian Revelation, confident that all that had been rational in the ancient philosophers and their followers would become more rational within Christianity.
Book 1 of the Summa deals with God; Book 2, Creation; and Book 3, Providence.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Summa Contra Gentiles?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > Medieval Western philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Summa Contra Gentiles?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780268016838
How long is Summa Contra Gentiles and how many pages does it have?
Summa Contra Gentiles has 360 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Summa Contra Gentiles?
St. Thomas Aquinas
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Summa Contra Gentiles is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780268016838) and paperback(ISBN 9780268016845) and paperback(ISBN 7519883) and ebook(ISBN 9780268074951) and ebook(ISBN 9780268074821)
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