Saint Thomas Aquinas

by G. K. Chesterton

Overview

This is the original 1933 edition of G. K. Chesterton's study of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Chesterton's Saint Aquinas is a man of mystery. Born into a noble family, Aquinas chose the life of a humble friar. Lumbering and shy, his classmates dubbed him "the Dumb Ox" - but he grew up to lead a revolution in Christian thought. Possessed of the rarest brilliance, he found the highest truth in the humblest object, and led a life of almost unparalleled genius. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781773233666
Publisher:	Reading Essentials
Publication date:	12/22/2018
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	115,726
File size:	256 KB

About the Author

G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English journalist, theologian, philosopher, playwright, mystery writer, and more. Among his many great works are Saint Francis of Assisi, The Everlasting Man, and Orthodoxy.

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Editorial Reviews

Derek Perkins narrates this scholarly examination of Thomas Aquinas in the way many college students wish lectures were delivered. His voice is clear and steady, and he varies his tone to fit the material and keep passages from sounding pedantic. But make no mistake—this book is serious and deep. Chesterton’s discussion requires attention on the part of the listener. Miss the early part of a passage—and the latter portion may be hard to comprehend. Perkins carries the work nicely with his engaging voice. His English accent adds appropriate atmosphere without interfering with the listening for Americans. R.C.G. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

DECEMBER 2015 - AudioFile