There is no better overview of catholic theology than the summa theologica of st thomas aquinas. Summa theologica, part iii pars prima secundae from the complete american edition language. Summa theologiae supplementum 168 latinenglish opera. Divided into three parts, the work consists of 38 tracts, 631 questions, about 3000 articles, 10,000. This handy translation, begun in the 1960s and completed in the 1970s, had the singular merit of being a facingpage translation, with the latin text of the summa on the. John and jean oesterle professor emeritus of thomistic studies.
A tour of the summa is not a translation, not a digest, not a selection of parts called basic, or best. It was intended as a manual for beginners and a compilation of all of the main theological teachings of that time. Though we have made best efforts the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. New translation of summa theologica university of notre dame.
Summa theologica index internet sacred text archive. Freddoso university of notre dame prima pars part 1. Thomas aquinass summa theologiae holds a unique place in western religion and philosophy. Thomas aquinas, summa theologiae new english translation by alfred j. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. To date, the best english edition of the summa theologiae with notes and commentaries is the blackfriars edition 61 vols. It is a journey though the entire summa from beginning to end, and it furnishes a tourists view of the scope and content of that master work. The summa theologica is considered his greatest work. Summa theologiae supplementum 168 latinenglish opera omnia. Catholic church doctrines early works to 1800 subject.
Summa theologiae wikisource, the free online library. It is a monumental work, which in printed form extends over five volumes and three thousand densely printed pages. Summa theologiae, also spelled summa theologica, also called the summa, in roman catholicism, a systematic compendium of theology written by thomas aquinas between about 1265 and 1273. Thomas aquinas the summa theologica translated by fathers. It is most suitable that the invisible things of godshould be manifested by visible things. He intended it to be the sum of all known learning as explained according to the philosophy of aristotle 384322 bce and his arabian commentators which was. One of the worlds most renowned masterpieces, the summa theologica, as the title indicates, is a summing up of all that can be known about god and humanitys relations with god it is divided into three parts dealing with god, man, and the godman. Originally written for the instruction of beginners, time has shown that all believers can come to learn from this enriching book. The summa theologiae written 12651274 and also known as the summa theologica or simply the summa is the bestknown work of thomas aquinas c. Not only is it impossible that anything should be created by god. The latin text is the corpus thomisticum based on the leonine edition, with the english translation by fr. One of the worlds most renowned masterpieces, the summa theologica, as the title indicates, is a summing up of all that can be known about god and humanitys relations with god.
For example, in part i, question 45, article 2, the first sentence in the benziger brothers edition begins. It is a journey though the entire summa from beginning to end, and it furnishes a tourists view of the scope. Written between 1266 and 1273, it was conceived by aquinas as an instructional guide for teachers and novices and a compendium of all the approved teachings of the catholic church. Hence, those with a passing inquir y or a serious question, an e xistential concer n or a philosophical problem, can learn much from reading and studying st. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Havent actually read all of it, but most of it, and its free online. As the title indicates, is a summing up of all that can be known about god and humanitys relations with god. Summa theologica, questions 9097 by aquinas, saint thomas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Abstract this article explores the role of the body in thomas aquinas ethical thought, focusing on the summa theologiae. Archaic to read, of course, but the use of logic and reason is fantastic. Selected questions on law and justice thomas aquinas 12251274 on law. But the incarnation, the coming of god himself as man.
The most important work of the towering intellectual of the middle ages, thomas aquinass summa theologiae remains one of the great seminal works of philosophy and theology, while extending to subjects as diverse as law and government, sacraments and liturgy, and psychology and ethics. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Thomas aquinas the summa theologica translated by fathers of the english dominican province. These corrections are indicated by english text in brackets. Summa theologiae work by saint thomas aquinas britannica. Authorsthomas aquinassumma theologiae the logic museum. This pdf file is from the christian classics ethereal library. Article pdf available in new blackfriars 941053 september 20 with 314. Because the doctor of catholic truth ought not only to teach the proficient, but also to instruct beginners according to the apostle. Thomas aquinas, the summa theologica is divided into three parts and is designed to instruct both beginners and experts in all matters of christian truth. Discussion of themes and motifs in thomas aquinas summa theologica. This page is the beginning of a project to set the whole of aquinas summa theologiae into parallel latinenglish. Theological, sociological and historical factors influencing the evangelical turn in.
The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Tour of the summa precis of the summa theologica of st. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. The body and ethics in thomas aquinas summa theologiae. There are better internet settings of the latin, for example here, which contains all of thomas works in latin, and here, which has the translation by the fathers of the english dominican. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The body and ethics in thomas aquinas summa theologiae rose. Pdf the body and ethics in thomas aquinas summa theologiae. Further, the state of scientific knowledge was much less advanced at that time then now, so it is impossible that there can be. Corpus thomisticum thomas aquinas, summa theologiae. As unto little ones in christ, i gave you milk to drink, not meat1 corinthians 3. It is the doctrinal foundation for all teachings of the roman catholic.
Summa theologica christian classics ethereal library. A few weeks ago, after nearly three and a half years of on and off reading, i finally finished st. The summa theologica or the summa theologiae or simply the summa, written between 12651274 is the most famous work of thomas aquinas, even though it was never finished. This digital file was produced through the kindness of sandra k. Each volume is well bound in imitation leather, handsomely embossed with gold lettering on the front and spine. Dedicated to debbie collinsfreddoso 19492017 uxor tua sicut vitis abundans, in lateribus domus tuae.
Although unfinished, the summa is one of the classics of the history of philosophy and one of the most influential works of western literature. Summa theologica fivevolume set the renowned classic. Unfortunately, however, this translation is sometimes unreliable. Summa theologica is a lengthy religious treatise by thomas aquinas, a franciscan friar who completed this vast tract while teaching at the university of paris. In the volumes of his writings we find the forerunners of every intellectual development in the eight centuries that followed, and the depth. The remainder of the summa theologiae, known as the supplement, was compiled probably by his companion and friend fra rainaldo da piperno, and was gathered from st. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to. This handy translation, begun in the 1960s and completed in the 1970s, had the singular merit of being a facingpage translation, with the latin text of the summa on the lefthand.
One of the worlds most renowned masterpieces, this brilliant synthesis of christian thought has had a decisive and permanent impact on religion since the thirteenth century and has become. There are better internet settings of the latin, for example here, which contains all of thomas works in latin, and here, which has the translation by the fathers of the english dominican province, with many cross references and links and advertisements. Summa is a treasure and its title truly explains itself. It discusses topics central to christian morality, ethics, law, and the life of christ, providing philosophical and theological solutions to common arguments and questions surrounding the christian faith. Summa theologica, part i prima pars project gutenbergs summa theologica, part i prima pars, by thomas aquinas this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Cambridge university press will be republishing the whole 61 volume run of the blackfriars edition of the summa theologiae in paperback form this february 2007. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
Thomas aquinas stands among the most important thinkers in the history of christianity, and his famous summa theologica represents the pinnacle of medieval theology and perhaps the most influential theological work in the history of western christianity. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Thus, whatever philosophy is contained in this book is long outdated. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. The summa theologica was written over 700 years ago 12651274. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The summa theologica is the bestknown work of italian philosopher, scholar, and dominican friar saint thomas aquinas 1225 1274, widely considered the catholic church s greatest theologian. Thanks to steve perisho of seattle pacific university for this. Summa theologica, part iii pars prima secundae by saint.
Originally written for the instruction of beginners, time has shown that all. Summa theologica fivevolume set the catholic company. Jan 25, 2007 cambridge university press will be republishing the whole 61 volume run of the blackfriars edition of the summa theologiae in paperback form this february 2007. Thomas aquinas summa theologica summa theologica benziger bros. It discusses topics central to christian morality, ethics, law, and the life of christ, providing philosophical and theological solutions to common arguments and. He intended it to be the sum of all known learning as explained according to the philosophy of aristotle 384322 bce and his arabian commentators which was being introduced to western european. Thomas aquinass summa theologiae summa theologica by alfred j. This printing of the summa theologiae is masterful. A guide and commentary by davies, brian, oxford university press, oxfordnew york, ny. This digital file was produced through the kindness of sandra. It is intended as an instructional guide for theology students, including seminarians and. Text in latin with english translation on facing pages. Thomas aquinass summa theologiae princeton university press.