Aquinas and modernity: the lost promise of natural law

"In this book, Shadia B. Drury overturns the long-standing reputation of Thomas Aquinas as the most rational exponent of the Christian faith. She reveals that Aquinas was one of the most zealous Dominicans (Domini Canes) or Hounds of the Lord. The book contains criticisms of Aquinas's reco...

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Main Author: Drury, Shadia B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. [u.a.] Rowman & Littlefield 2008
Series:Modernity and political thought
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"In this book, Shadia B. Drury overturns the long-standing reputation of Thomas Aquinas as the most rational exponent of the Christian faith. She reveals that Aquinas was one of the most zealous Dominicans (Domini Canes) or Hounds of the Lord. The book contains criticisms of Aquinas's reconciliation of faith and reason, his defense of papal supremacy, his justification of the Inquisition, his insistence on the persecution of Jews, and his veneration of celibacy."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XXVI, 209 S.
ISBN:9780742522572
074252258X

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