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Towards the end of his life, St. Thomas Aquinas produced a brief, nontechnical work summarizing some of the main points of his massive Summa Theologiae. This 'compendium' was intended as an introductory handbook for students and scholars who might not have access to the larger work. It remains the best concise introduction to Aquinas's thought. Furthermore, it is extremely interesting to scholars because it represents Aquinas's last word on these topics. Aquinas does not break new ground or rethink earlier positions but often states them more directly and with greater precision than can be found elsewhere. There is only one available English translation of the Compendium (published as 'Aquinas's Shorter Summa: Saint Thomas's Own Concise Version of his Summa Theologiae,' by Sophia Institute Press). It is published by a very small Catholic publishing house, is marketed to the devotional readership, contains no scholarly apparatus. Richard Regan is a highly respected Aquinas translator, who here relies on the definitive Leonine edition of the Latin text. His work will be received as the premier English version of this important text.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Compendium of Theology' by St. Thomas Aquinas? A: The book summarizes the key points of Aquinas's larger work, the 'Summa Theologiae', serving as an introductory handbook for students and scholars.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is St. Thomas Aquinas, a prominent medieval philosopher and theologian.
- Q: When was 'Compendium of Theology' published? A: The book was published on May 28, 2009.
- Q: What is the length of 'Compendium of Theology'? A: The book contains 250 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in theology? A: Yes, it is designed as an introductory text, making it suitable for beginners and those new to Aquinas's thought.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Compendium of Theology' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific translation of the book? A: Yes, it is translated by Richard Regan, relying on the definitive Leonine edition of the Latin text.
- Q: What makes this version of 'Compendium of Theology' significant? A: This version is noted for being the premier English translation, providing a concise and direct presentation of Aquinas's thoughts.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students, scholars, and anyone interested in theology or Aquinas's philosophy would benefit from this book.
- Q: Does this book include scholarly apparatus or annotations? A: No, it is marketed to a devotional readership and does not contain scholarly apparatus.