1. Introduction: Aquinas the theologian
2. Sacred doctrine
3. God’s nature, existence, and operations
4. The Trinity
5. Creation
6. Evil
7. The human and the virtues
8. Christ and His saving work
9. The sacraments
Biography
Franklin T. Harkins is Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Professor Ordinarius at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, USA.
"This basic introduction to Aquinas’s theological thought is a great achievement: it succeeds in combining well-informed presentations of selected topics from the Summa theologiae with acute discussions of contemporary critiques and debates around his theology."
—Rudi te Velde, Tilburg University, Netherlands
"An accessible introduction to the theology of Thomas Aquinas, Harkins balances historical contextualization of Aquinas' thought and engagement with modern interpretations and misinterpretations, using illustrative analogies and humor to explain difficult theological concepts in an engaging style."
—Aaron M. Canty, Saint Xavier University, USA
