The Summa Theologica of Saint Thomas Aquinas Two Vol set 1852 Britannica Great Book Series Religious history books Religious Philosophy book

This is a very good set of two hardcovers. 1952 Britannica Great Books of the Western World Series Vol 19 and 20. This set of two volumes is very good inside and out. The inside pages are crisp and clean with no markings seen. The bindings are tight and straight in fine sewn binding for durability. Brown hardcover boards with gold lettering along spine are also very good with only a hint of shelf wear. Medium octavo book size or 6.5" x 9.5" each.

Great Books of the Western World by Encyclopedia Britannica was originally published in 1952 as a 54 volume set. The idea of the series was to present great books of the western world that were relevant to contemporary matters with important historical content. They were intended to be part of a conversation about great ideas and literature. They were re-issued in 1990 in a 60 volume set with some titles added and some titles left out. The idea for the series began at the University of Chicago where a course was developed with the idea of a round table approach for reading and discussing great books. The purpose was to fill the gaps in education and afford a well-rounded intellect familiar with the great works of the Western Canon along with great ideas.
Initial reception was poor but the first sets were gifted to Queen Elizabeth ll of England and President Harry Truman. Time magazine did a piece on the set featuring Mortimer J. Adler, Editor in Chief, who was integral to the university course and the subsequent set of books. Soon, the popularity of the series soared. The series features works from ancient classics to modern masterpieces.

This two volume set was translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province and revised by Daniel J. Sullivan. Thomas Aquinas was an Italian priest. He was one of the most influential theologian and philosopher. He is honored by the Catholic Church as a saint, regarding him as the model teacher for the priesthood. He has influenced many modern writers with his theories and works.

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