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Thomas Aquinas: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Christians) Paperback – April 27, 2020

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Discover the remarkable life of Thomas Aquinas...

Thomas Aquinas is known as a great theologian, and his treatises and theories are studied by clergy all over the world. He is celebrated for his words of wisdom as well as the alleged miracles that he performed while he was still alive. Yet as large as his acclaim may be, Aquinas has also had his fair share of detractors both during his lifetime and long thereafter.

In the twentieth century, for example, esteemed British philosopher and writer Bertrand Russel went so far in his criticism as to say that he believed that Thomas Aquinas was not a philosopher in the classical sense of the word but rather that he relied more on dogmatic Catholic faith than any sense of inquiry or inductive reasoning. There are of course those that would vehemently argue the opinions of Bertrand Russel. While it is not the purpose of this book to take one side or the other, these arguments and criticisms will be examined as we delve into the history of this great thinker.

Casting all accolades and critiques aside, in this book you will find the raw bare bones of the man who Thomas Aquinas came to be. Thomas Aquinas had an exceptional life of both major accomplishments and upsetting setbacks—here, we explore them in full.

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  • Born into a Noble Family
  • Joining the Dominican Friars
  • Kidnapped and Imprisoned
  • Journey to Cologne
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  6. ISBN-13
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087LB3VRW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 27, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 42 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8637030217
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.57 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
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Michael Pacella
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Synopsis of St Thomas's life and achievements!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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Concise and easy to read. Additional information was provided that is not easily discovered in other larger works. Excellent job.
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anthony
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An excellent introduction to Thomas Aquinas. I am a Benedictine oblate and never had any exposure to Aquinas. Now that I am a minister at a campus ministry administered by Dominicans, I felt it necessary to learn more about Aquinas. This short book was a fine introduction and more !
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Gail Losch
5.0 out of 5 stars an amazing man of God
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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Much taken with his wisdom. Although I am a protestant, I see the greatness and devotion to God of Thomas Aquinas.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Life of Saint Aquinas
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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Hourly History has done an exceptional job of writing
the life of Thomas Aquinas A great read the Theologian's life had some amazing moments not the bland Biography I expected
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Frances Steele
5.0 out of 5 stars This was a short but enlightening book
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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This was just what I needed to dwell deep into the Summa.
I was fascinated by his life & trust in God.
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David B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Aquinas
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Good quick biography of a man who will live on forever for his devotion to his personal convictions. Now I want to know more
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Rosalie Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Inspiring book
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
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I enjoyed reading how Thomas Aquinas dealt with criticism. An inspiration to us all. Calm in the storm and stood by his convictions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Written
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
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This was a wonderful synopsis of Thomas Aquinas' life. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and learned a lot of information in a precise, interesting manner. Thank you!
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Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent potted history of a famous theologian
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2023
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This concise presentation of the stages of the life of Thomas Aquinas has whetted my desire to learn more about his written works.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Bio
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2020
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A good overview on the Doctor's life. Good quotes and brief account of his books and theology. I learned that Aquinas had divine experiences ; the ultimate muse. Pick up and read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dumb Ox or great theologian?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2021
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This little book gives us all the basics of Thomas's life and thought. However, like Thomas's own writing it seems to leave things unfinished and the debate about Thomas lingers on through the ages. As a Doctor of the Roman Catholic Church he seems to sit poorly alongside Ambrose and Augustime but his writings remain classics to many.
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yorkshireman
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Aquinas
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2022
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I have wanted for a long time
to understand Aquinas this short book was excellent as an introduction. I feel blessed
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