Saint Thomas Aquinas
Cleric & Monastic
Philosopher & Theologian
Saint
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The foremost medieval Scholasticist, Thomas Aquinas created a synthesis of the general western philosophies of his time -- drawing his own conclusions from the premises of others -- and attempted to reconcile this with Christian belief. The result was Thomism, which strongly characterized medieval Christian philosophy and education. Thomism was adopted by the Domenican order (to which Aquinas belonged) in the 13th century and was recommended by Pope Leo XIII as a model for Catholic thought in 1879.
Aquinas (so named from the town where he was born: Aquino, Italy) also wrote beautiful liturgical hymns. He studied in Naples and Paris and worked on his most well-known treatise, the Summa Theologiae, until shortly before his death.
Important Dates
Died: March 7, 1274
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Thomas Aquinas - Doctor Angelicus
A four-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
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