Thomas Aquinas and Contemplation
| Author | : RIK. VAN NIEUWENHOVE |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 231 |
| Release | : 2021-02-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780192895295 |
| ISBN-13 | : 019289529X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (29X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thomas Aquinas and Contemplation by : RIK. VAN NIEUWENHOVE
Download or read book Thomas Aquinas and Contemplation written by RIK. VAN NIEUWENHOVE and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Thomas Aquinas, contemplation is the central goal of our life. This study considers the philosophical foundations of the contemplative act; the nature of the active and contemplative lives in light of Aquinas's Dominican calling; the role of faith in contemplation; and contemplation and the beatific vision.