Summa Theologica - 01 Pars Prima, Initial Questions
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Saint Thomas Aquinas
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The Summa Theologica (or the Summa Theologiae or simply the Summa, written 1265–1274) is the most famous work of Thomas Aquinas although it was never finished. It was intended as a manual for beginners as a compilation of all of the main theological teachings of that time. It summarizes the reasonings for almost all points of Christian theology in the West, which, before the Protestant Reformation, subsisted solely in the Roman Catholic Church. The Summa's topics follow a cycle: the existence of God, God's creation, Man, Man's purpose, Christ, the Sacraments, and back to God. (Summary adapted from the Wikipedia)
This is part one of six parts of the Pars Prima, consisting of the Initial Questions. (0 hr 44 min)
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Excellent
(5 Sterne)
The reader does a wonderful job. Very easy to follow. He uses different voices for the Objections and Contrary sections, that help you to know Aquinas' thoughts. Pleasant voice. And, it goes without saying, that Thomas Aquinas is a joy to listen to. Thanks for the wonderful audio recording!
great reader
Smart Cookie
(5 Sterne)
the snobby voices he does for the objections cracks me up!!!
thanks
Maria
(5 Sterne)
well read,a bit theatrical though, but it's not a small challenge to read Thomas Aquinas
Profound
Mr. Bill
(5 Sterne)
I never knew that Aquinas was so profound. He dealt with issues with which we still wrestle today and with many that we should. The reader does a good job of differentiating between "speakers" with very few mispronunciations.
Question 13 it cuts off
Kenosis
(4 Sterne)
Fantastic book and great listen. However on Question 13 it cuts off one sentence into Article 7 of 12 articles. I think this happens in a few other questions as well.
(5 Sterne)
very helpful way to get through the summa. It's best if you have text to read along with so you do not get lost in thought and miss something.
Tough Book
Purifier
(5 Sterne)
I like how the voice changes and seems to indicate a heretic is raising the objections. Sometimes I think Thomas Aquinas is crazy though.
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torgman
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