Thomas Aquinas

A Very Short Introduction

Fergus Kerr (School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh)

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Oxford University Press
05 February 2010

Religion & beliefs; Christian theology

Series: Very Short Introductions

Thomas Aquinas, an Italian Catholic priest in the early thirteeth century, is considered to be one of the great Christian thinkers who had, and who still has, a profound influence on Western thought. He was a controversial figure who was exposed and engaged in conflict.

This Very Short Introduction looks at Aquinas in a historical context, and explores the Church and culture into which Aquinas was born. It considers Aquinas as philosopher, and looks at the relationship between philosophy and religion in the thirteenth century. Fergus Kerr, in this engaging and informative introduction, will make The Summa Theologiae, Aquinas's greatest single work, accessible to new readers. It will also reflect on the importance of Thomas Aquinas in modern debates and asks why Aquinas matters now.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Fergus Kerr (School of Divinity University of Edinburgh)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 121g
ISBN: 9780199556649
ISBN 10: 0199556644
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 05 February 2010
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , A / AS level , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Life and formation 2: Works 3: Summa Theologiae: prima pars 4: Summa Theologiae: secunda pars 5: Summa Theologiae: tertila pars 6: Aftermath 7: Further reading