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The Aquinas Prescription: St. Thomas's Path to a Discerning Heart, a Sane Society, and a Holy Church

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Publisher Comments:

Gerald Vann, author of this wise book, maintains that only the wisdom of St. Thomas can heal the spiritual agony and barrenness of our broken age.

In chapters that include a brief biography of Aquinas and explanations of the main aspects of his thought, Vann shows that Aquinas's thought and example can reconcile the broken shards of modern life: rationalism and spirituality, action and mysticism. With the guidance of The Aquinas Prescription, you'll be able more richly than ever to give glory to the Light that Aquinas so ably and lovingly illuminated.

Synopsis:

Gerald Vann argues here that St. Thomas Aquinas holds the key to a richer and more fully integrated spiritual and intellectual life. Vann maintains that even faithful Christians today can't help but be tainted by the materialism and self-obsession of the surrounding culture. But The Aquinas Prescription offers a way out. In chapters that include a brief biography of Aquinas and explanations of how his thinking relates to the currents of his day and ours, Vann shows that in order to achieve wisdom and be fully alive, believers must learn from Aquinas how to unite the shards of modern life: rationalism and spirituality, action and mysticism. Christians need to follow the real teaching and personal example of St. Thomas — in its balanced, integrated fullness.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781928832096
Subtitle:
St. Thomas's Path to a Discerning Heart, a Sane Society, and a Holy Church
Author:
Vann, Gerald
Publisher:
Sophia Institute Press
Location:
Manchester, N.H.
Subject:
Inspirational - Catholic
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Thomas
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Publication Date:
January 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.26x5.52x.63 in. .60 lbs.

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