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Book Three, Part 2 of the Summa Contra Gentiles series is the second part of a treatise on the hierarchy of creation, the divine providence over all things, and man's relation to God.
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 4, Salvation.
Editions of Summa Contra Gentiles
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780268016876
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780268016883
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268074814
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268074944
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Book Three, Part 2 of the Summa Contra Gentiles series is the second part of a treatise on the hierarchy of creation, the divine providence over all things, and man's relation to God.
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 4, Salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summa Contra Gentiles about?
Book Three, Part 2 of the Summa Contra Gentiles series is the second part of a treatise on the hierarchy of creation, the divine providence over all things, and man's relation to God.
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 4, Salvation.
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/9780268016876
How long is Summa Contra Gentiles and how many pages does it have?
Summa Contra Gentiles has 288 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 9780268016876) and paperback(ISBN 9780268016883) and ebook(ISBN 9780268074814) and ebook(ISBN 9780268074944)
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