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Aquinas: Summa Theologica Possible PDF: https://archive.org/details/st.-thomas-aquinas-summa-theologica/page/n25/mode/2up New Advent HTML version: https://www.newadvent.org/summa/ Catholic encyclopedia on "Aquinas": https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14663b.htm > The "Summa theologica"-- This work immortalized St. Thomas. The author himself modestly considered it simply a manual of Christian doctrine for the use of students. In reality it is a complete scientifically arranged exposition of theology and at the same time a summary of Christian philosophy ... In the brief prologue St. Thomas first calls attention to the difficulties experienced by students of sacred doctrine in his day, the causes assigned being: the multiplication of useless questions, articles, and arguments; the lack of scientific order; frequent repetitions, "which beget disgust and confusion in the minds of learners". Then he adds: "Wishing to avoid these and similar drawbacks, we shall endeavour, confiding in the Divine assistance, to treat of these things that pertain to sacred doctrine with brevity and clearness, in so far as the subject to be treated will permit." Something to jump around reading bits and pieces of, or like a piece a day for a while if you want to read the whole thing... #religion #Christian #Christianity