| Aquinas for Armchair Theologians Contributor(s): Renick, Timothy M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664223044 ISBN-13: 9780664223045 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2002 Annotation: Renick's engaging narrative presents the key theological views of this important theologian to those with no previous Aquinas background. With cartoons by Hill, this book takes a sound but lighthearted approach. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Church - History |
| Dewey: 230.209 |
| LCCN: 2001045367 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 5.04" W x 8.02" (0.47 lbs) 163 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Catholic - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thomas Aquinas was one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Christianity and in western civilization. Yet his theological views are complex and presume acquaintance with technical philosophical language. Now Timothy Renick has produced an attractive and accessible account of Aquinas's life and thought that will make his views clear to nonspecialists. The topics dealt with include God, angels, evil, metaphysics, morality, sex, war, abortion, and politics. Illustrations are interspersed throughout the text and humorously illuminate key points providing an engaging introduction to an all-important theologian. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious. |
Contributor Bio(s): Renick, Timothy M.: - Timothy M. Renick is Associate Professor and Associate Provost for Academic Programs in Religious Studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. |