G. K. Chesterton

The Life of St. Thomas Aquinas (eBook, ePUB)

The Biography and the Influence

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) was an Italian Dominican friar and Catholic priest. He was an immensely influential philosopher, theologian, and jurist in the tradition of scholasticism. In Chesterton's portrayal Saint Thomas is mysterious man who was born in rich family, but despite that, decided to live a humble life of a friar. Because Thomas was quiet and didn't speak much, some of his fellow students thought he was slow and called him the dumb ox, but he was a man of rare brilliance who started a revolution in Christian thought. He was given a title Doctor of the Church by the Catholic Church for having made significant contribution to theology and doctrine through his work.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028284022
• Artikelnr.: 69806639

Autorenporträt

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was a prolific English critic, philosopher, writer, and lay theologian, known for his distinctive narrative voice and his diverse literary contributions. His writing, which includes journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy, and detective fiction, showcases a remarkable blend of intellect, wit, and a profound sense of paradox. Notably, Chesterton's biographical work, 'The Life of St. Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox' (1933), illustrates his unique perspective on one of Catholicism's most important theologians, capturing the complexity and significance of Aquinas's philosophy and theology with lucid prose and insightful commentary (Chesterton, 1933). His literary style is characterized by a combination of humor, captivating metaphors, and thought-provoking paradoxes. A prominent figure in the Catholic literary renaissance of the early 20th century, Chesterton's works have endured, contributing significantly to Christian apologetics and modern literature. His notable contemporaries, such as George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells, often engaged with him in intellectual debate, further cementing Chesterton's reputation as an influential and respected voice in a variety of literary and political spheres. His extensive bibliography, which includes such classics as 'The Man Who Was Thursday' and 'Orthodoxy', remains a study in creative thought and the joyful exploration of ideas, faith, and reason.