{"product_id":"aquinas-101","title":"Aquinas 101","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear and accessible introduction to the thought of Thomas Aquinas—one of the greatest minds in Catholic theology and Christian philosophy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAquinas 101: A Basic Introduction to the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise and engaging beginner’s guide to the essential ideas of St. Thomas Aquinas, making his profound theological and philosophical insights understandable for modern readers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn this approachable introduction to Catholic theology and Thomistic philosophy, Fr. Francis Selman distills Aquinas’s most important teachings into clear, readable explanations—helping you grasp the foundations of his thought without needing a background in philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrawing on contemporary scholarship, Selman situates Aquinas within the intellectual world he inherited and transformed, showing how his work continues to shape Christian theology, philosophy, and spiritual life today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a student, a seeker, or simply curious about St. Thomas Aquinas and the \u003cem\u003eSumma Theologica\u003c\/em\u003e, this book offers a practical and rewarding entry point.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe book is organized into five parts:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters 1–5 explore God, creation, good and evil, the Trinity, and angels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters 6–8 examine human nature, the soul, emotions, and the virtues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters 9–12 consider divine law, the economy of salvation, the Eucharist, and the Resurrection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 13 focuses on charity and friendship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary clarifies key philosophical terms used by Aquinas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized in a clear and logical structure, this introduction to Aquinas’s theology and philosophy makes complex ideas approachable while preserving their depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, \u003cem\u003eAquinas 101 \u003c\/em\u003epoints readers toward the ultimate goal of Aquinas’s vision: to rise beyond the limits of reason into the loving contemplation of God. As Selman highlights, Aquinas understood the Christian life as a journey back to its source—guided by Christ, “the Way and the Truth”—culminating in the joy of seeing and loving God in eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44205776208006,"sku":"0-87061-243-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8311\/0722\/files\/9780870612435.jpg?v=1785597645","url":"https:\/\/thelittlecatholicbox.com\/products\/aquinas-101","provider":"The Little Catholic Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}