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Apologetic synthesis

Summa contra Gentiles

A major work explaining truths knowable by reason and truths received by revelation, especially about God, providence, and salvation.

Datierung

c. 1259-1265

Warum es wichtig ist

It is one of the best places to see Aquinas distinguish philosophical demonstration from mysteries that exceed reason.

Wie man es liest

  1. 1Notice the movement from natural theology to revealed doctrine.
  2. 2Compare its longer demonstrations with the briefer articles in the Summa Theologiae.
  3. 3Keep the missionary and apologetic setting in view.