Summa Theologica is a seminal work of Christian theology written by the 13th-century philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas. This extensive text is the first part of a larger, comprehensive treatise designed in four parts to explore various aspects of theology and philosophy.
Part I primarily focuses on Aquinas's exploration of the nature of God, the existence of God, and the characteristics and attributes of the divine being. Aquinas employs a combination of Aristotelian philosophy and Christian theology to engage in rigorous and systematic analysis, addressing questions of faith and reason, the problem of evil, the divine attributes, and the relationship between God and the created world.
Summa Theologica: Part I remains a foundational work in the history of Christian thought and has had a profound influence on theology, philosophy, and religious discourse. This edition brings the 1920 translation made by the Fathers of the English Dominican Province.