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Summa Contra Gentiles, Second Book (On Creation)

Summa Contra Gentiles, Second Book (On Creation)

著者： Saint Thomas Aquinas
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 Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational defense of the Catholic Christian faith, employing philosophical arguments to uphold Christian beliefs while referencing Scripture to demonstrate their harmony with reason. The first three books function as a rational apology for Christian thought, while the fourth delves into theological matters drawn from divine revelation. Aquinas not only seeks to challenge pagan, Jewish, Muslim, and heretical Christian positions that conflict with Catholic doctrine but also thoughtfully integrates valuable insights from these perspectives. Thus, the Contra Gentiles embodies a process of rational refinement, inviting open minds to embrace the truths revealed in Christianity. (Summary by M.S.C. Lambert, LC)Copyright Family and Culture キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 哲学 社会科学 聖職・福音主義
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  • 055 - Lv That Intellectual Substances Are Incorruptible

    055 - Lv That Intellectual Substances Are Incorruptible
    2026/03/08
    Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational defense of the Catholic Christian faith, employing philosophical arguments to uphold Christian beliefs while referencing Scripture to demonstrate their harmony with reason. The first three books function as a rational apology for Christian thought, while the fourth delves into theological matters drawn from divine revelation. Aquinas not only seeks to challenge pagan, Jewish, Muslim, and heretical Christian positions that conflict with Catholic doctrine but also thoughtfully integrates valuable insights from these perspectives. Thus, the Contra Gentiles embodies a process of rational refinement, inviting open minds to embrace the truths revealed in Christianity. (Summary by M.S.C. Lambert, LC)
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    17 分
  • 054 - Liv That Composition Of Substance And Being Is Not The Same As Composition Of Matter And Form

    054 - Liv That Composition Of Substance And Being Is Not The Same As Composition Of Matter And Form
    2026/03/07
    Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational defense of the Catholic Christian faith, employing philosophical arguments to uphold Christian beliefs while referencing Scripture to demonstrate their harmony with reason. The first three books function as a rational apology for Christian thought, while the fourth delves into theological matters drawn from divine revelation. Aquinas not only seeks to challenge pagan, Jewish, Muslim, and heretical Christian positions that conflict with Catholic doctrine but also thoughtfully integrates valuable insights from these perspectives. Thus, the Contra Gentiles embodies a process of rational refinement, inviting open minds to embrace the truths revealed in Christianity. (Summary by M.S.C. Lambert, LC)
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    5 分
  • 053 - Liii That In Created Intellectual Substances There Is Act And Potentiality

    053 - Liii That In Created Intellectual Substances There Is Act And Potentiality
    2026/03/06
    Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational defense of the Catholic Christian faith, employing philosophical arguments to uphold Christian beliefs while referencing Scripture to demonstrate their harmony with reason. The first three books function as a rational apology for Christian thought, while the fourth delves into theological matters drawn from divine revelation. Aquinas not only seeks to challenge pagan, Jewish, Muslim, and heretical Christian positions that conflict with Catholic doctrine but also thoughtfully integrates valuable insights from these perspectives. Thus, the Contra Gentiles embodies a process of rational refinement, inviting open minds to embrace the truths revealed in Christianity. (Summary by M.S.C. Lambert, LC)
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    3 分
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