Chesterton, G. K.
St. Thomas Aquinas
- ISBN 13:
- 9781887593960
- author:
- Chesterton, G. K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Angelico Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 140
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, Religious, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
G. K. Chesterton's biography of St. Thomas Aquinas offers a compelling exploration of the life and work of one of history's most influential thinkers. By synthesizing Christianity and Aristotle, Thomas's mind produced a remarkable clarity that continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the world today. Chesterton's book provides a fresh perspective on Thomas's significance, highlighting the interconnectedness between the humblest facts and the highest truths. This synthesis is rooted in Thomas's intense sense of the relation between the mind and reality, making his work a rich source of insight for scholars and non-scholars alike. Considered by some to be the best book ever written on St. Thomas Aquinas, this biography showcases Chesterton's remarkable achievement in capturing the essence of this towering figure.