{"title":"John Of St. Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Of St. Thomas offers profound explorations into the depths of \u003cem\u003eScholastic philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e and theology, with a particular emphasis on Thomistic thought. His works provide rigorous analysis and commentary on complex theological concepts, inviting readers to engage deeply with classical religious ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and scholars of \u003cstrong\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, these texts illuminate key principles of Christian doctrine and philosophical inquiry, making them essential for anyone seeking a richer understanding of theological traditions grounded in the legacy of Thomas Aquinas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"intro-summa-theologiae-thomas-aquinas-by-john-of-st-thomas-9781890318703","title":"Intro Summa Theologiae Thomas Aquinas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn of St. Thomas (John Poinsot) lived from 1584 to 1644 and was one of the luminaries of the Second Scholasticism, which flourished on the Iberian Peninsula at a time when, on the continent, Thomism was virtually eclipsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his \u003cem\u003eCursus Philosophicus\u003c\/em\u003e, John of St. Thomas provides a remarkable précis of the philosophy that is presupposed by theology. His \u003cem\u003eCursus Theologicus\u003c\/em\u003e is a commentary on the \u003cem\u003eSumma Theologiae\u003c\/em\u003e in the manner of the Master's exposition of the Sentences of Peter Lombard, that is, the pursuit of the main questions raised by the text rather than a textual commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in modern editions of the \u003cem\u003eCursus Theologicus\u003c\/em\u003e are a number of preliminary studies, among them a remarkable analysis of the \u003cem\u003eSumma\u003c\/em\u003e, part by part, treatise by treatise, in which the exquisite architecture of this masterpiece of Thomas Aquinas is magisterially displayed. This may be read as the \u003cem\u003eexplicatio textus\u003c\/em\u003e, essential for reading the \u003cem\u003eCursus Theologicus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Jacques and Raissa Maritain are aware of the central role John of St. Thomas played in their grasp of Aquinas. Indeed, this was true of most of those involved in the Thomistic Revival inaugurated by Leo XIII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis translation of John of St. Thomas's Introduction as it appears in the Solesmes edition makes available to a new generation of students of Thomas a precious handbook and guide to the \u003cem\u003eSumma\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596684509420,"sku":"9781890318703","price":51.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d17f7938a822177a10d103099044523f.jpg?v=1777939881"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-of-st-thomas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}