Summa Contra Gentiles, First Book (On God)
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The Summa Contra Gentiles is a work of Christian apologetics, written by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century. It is a systematic and comprehensive defense of the Christian faith against the objections of non-Christians, such as Muslims and Jews. Aquinas argues for the existence of God, the divinity of Christ, and the truth of the Christian revelation. He also discusses the nature of the good, the soul, and the afterlife. The Summa Contra Gentiles is a major work of Christian theology and philosophy, and it has been influential in the development of Western thought.Book Details
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Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church. An immensely influential philosopher, theologian, and jurist in the tradition of scholasticism, h...
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