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John Wiley and Sons Ltd After Aquinas: Versions of Thomism
This guide to the most interesting work that has recently appeared on Aquinas reflects the revival of interest in his work. Written by one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians currently writing in English. Offers a guide to the most interesting work that has recently appeared on Aquinas, reflecting the revival of interest in his work. Brings together in one volume, a range of views that have previously only been accessible through different books, articles, and periodicals. Represents a major revisionist treatment of Thomism and its significance, combining useful exposition with original, creative thinking. Offers students, in one volume, all the material necessary for a rounded understanding of Aquinas.
£30.95
£30.51
SPCK Publishing Theology After Wittgenstein
The philosopher Wittgenstein is considered by many to be the most influential and significant of the 20th century. This book introduces him to students of theology and focuses on his writings dealing with theological issues such as the inner life, immortality of the soul, and the relationship of the believer to church and tradition.
£15.99
£35.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians
This book reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century. A new book from one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians currently writing in English Reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century Covers theologians including: Chenu, the guru of the French worker priest movement; Congar who was imprisoned in Colditz; and Küng who was banned from teaching for decades because of his radical views Highlights the involvement of each theologian with the Second Vatican Council, and the dissatisfaction of most with what was achieved Includes a chapter on the controversial prelate, Pope John Paul II
£27.95
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Twentieth-Century Catholic Theologians
This book reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century. A new book from one of the foremost Roman Catholic theologians currently writing in English Reports on the lives and works of the most influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century Covers theologians including: Chenu, the guru of the French worker priest movement; Congar who was imprisoned in Colditz; and Küng who was banned from teaching for decades because of his radical views Highlights the involvement of each theologian with the Second Vatican Council, and the dissatisfaction of most with what was achieved Includes a chapter on the controversial prelate, Pope John Paul II
£82.95
Oxford University Press Thomas Aquinas: A Very Short Introduction
Thomas Aquinas, an Italian Catholic priest in the early thirteeth century, is considered to be one of the great Christian thinkers who had, and who still has, a profound influence on Western thought. He was a controversial figure who was exposed and engaged in conflict. This Very Short Introduction looks at Aquinas in a historical context, and explores the Church and culture into which Aquinas was born. It considers Aquinas as philosopher, and looks at the relationship between philosophy and religion in the thirteenth century. Fergus Kerr, in this engaging and informative introduction, will make The Summa Theologiae, Aquinas's greatest single work, accessible to new readers. It will also reflect on the importance of Thomas Aquinas in modern debates and asks why Aquinas matters now. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
£9.04
