The Essential Summa Theologiae: A Reader and Commentary (2nd Edition)

Saint Thomas Aquinas's masterwork, the *Summa theologiae*, can be daunting to beginners. This volume by an expert on Aquinas's theology offers an ideal introduction. It presents key selections from the *Summa* along with accessible commentary designed to provide background, explain key concepts, and walk readers through Aquinas's arguments. Previously published as *Holy Teaching*, this new edition has been fully revised and includes a substantial amount of new material. The book draws from the entire *Summa* and incorporates selections that focus on moral theology, providing a fuller picture of Aquinas's thought.Read less