Contents: Preface; Introduction: life and interpretation; Nudum Christum nudus sequi; The dialectic of wisdom; The economy of salvation: Jesus Christ; The Christian life: Christ and the Holy Spirit; Life in the body of Christ; Index.
Nicholas M. Healy, St John's University, USA
'Healy asks, "Do we need another book on Thomas?" We certainly do
need another book if it is as good as this one. To write with such
beautiful clarity and economy about the thought of Aquinas as Healy
has done is an extraordinary achievement. This is a book that
should be read by anyone beginning to read Aquinas but also by
those who have read the Summa Theologica for years.'
Stanley M. Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theology, Duke
University, USA'I cannot imagine a better account of Thomas Aquinas
as a Christian theologian'.
Fergus Kerr OP, Regent of Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, UK'A wonderful
introduction to Thomas, and to the Christian Life, as that involves
engagement with scripture and the effort to follow Christ
faithfully.'
Kathryn Tanner, Professor of Theology, University of Chicago,
USA'Healy [...] shows in an accessible way some of the character,
extent and complexities of Aquinas' mature theology... Healy's
contribution adds significantly to the recent secondary literature
on Aquinas and, for the present reviewer, he offers the most
compelling reason for engaging intensely with Aquinas' deceptively
'clear and succinct' writings: one might learn how to be a more
faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.' New Blackfriars'[Healy's]
stimulating reading of Aquinas paints a fuller portrait of him for
students of theology. Those who remain committed to more
philosophical interpretations will also find much of interest here,
not least the challenge to sketch alternative portraits of Aquinas
postmodernus.' TLS'The book presupposes some acquaintance with
Aquinas's theology and should be of particular interest to
post-graduates and others interested in theological method.'
Theological book review'Healy's work has a number of virtues that
make it well worth choosing from amongst the crowd... Nicholas
Healy deserves high praise for his engaging style and impressive
synthetic abilities. He skillfully hightlights many of the most
important lessons in Thomas's rich theology and presents them in
their historical context in a concise manner. This book is a
delightful read that takes many of Thomas's theological gems and
weaves them into a beautiful tapestry.' Nova et Vetera'The
organization of material in Healy's book is helpful, and his
writing is both lively and clear. But his greatest contribution is
the simple reminder that Thomas was a Christian theologian, a
master of the sacra pagina, and a faithful member of the Order of
Preachers.' The Thomist'This is a mature study of Aquinas' mature
theology and strongly to be recommended to readers new to medieval
thought and anxious to get a fair picture of the scene before the
pre-Reformation battles really began. Evangelical readers will find
it stimulating.' Anvil'Nicholas Healy's book is a remarkable
achievement, especially when one considers its brevity. Its
readable yet scholarly style makes it an excellent resource for
seminaries, theology courses, and general readers interested in
Aquinas. The book reads like a well-paced survey of the Summa
Theologiae through the lens of Aquinas's scripture commentaries
(particularly John's Gospel). I commend it especially for its
intentionally theological reading of the Summa, and interpretation
that brings the full richness of Aquinas's trinitarianism and
Christology to bear on everything from his account of creation and
analogia entis to his anthropology... Healy has given us an
excellent and useful book. It lives up to its title, making a
convincing case that Aquinas is best read as a certain kind of
theologian...' Scottish Journal of Theology‘… a concise and highly
accessible introduction to Thomas’ theology, surveying his
historical context and development, reception history, and the
major doctrines of the Christian faith in Thomas’ Summa
Theologiae.’ Theology Forum
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