A Beginner’s Guide to the Summa

Aquinas’ Summa Theologica is one of the great works of Christian theology and philosophy, and it offers unmatched insights into God, humanity, and the path to salvation. Yet its vast scope and intricate arguments can make it daunting to modern readers. Fr. Cajetan Cuddy joins us with an accessible guide to the thought of Aquinas.Further ReadingThe Summa Illuminated: A Guide to St. Thomas Aquinas’s MasterpieceGuest InfoFr Cajetan Cuddy is the author of The Summa Illuminated: A Guide to St. Thomas Aquinas’ Masterpiece. He is a priest of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph; an assistant professor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC; and the general editor of the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology online resource. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com