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WOF 021: How and Why to Read Thomas Aquinas

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

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The Enduring Legacy of Thomas Aquinas

This chapter explores the profound impact of Thomas Aquinas on Catholic thought and philosophy, sharing personal encounters with his work that shaped the speakers' theological understanding. It discusses Aquinas's innovative blend of biblical teachings and philosophical reasoning, alongside the significance of his distinctive disputatio style, which encourages respectful engagement with differing views. The speakers offer practical strategies for approaching Aquinas's writings, particularly the 'Summa Theologica,' to make his complex ideas more accessible to contemporary readers.

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