Saint Thomas Aquinas
Summa Contra Gentiles, Second Book (On Creation)
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational defense of the Catholic Christian faith, employing philosophical arguments to uphold Christian beliefs while referencing Scripture to demonstrate their harmony with reason. The first three books functio...
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101 - Ci Whether Separate Substances Know All Things At The Same Time By Their Natural Knowledge 23.04.2026 3:25
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
100 - C That Separate Substances Know Singulars 22.04.2026 5:29
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
099 - Xcix That Separate Substances Know Material Things 21.04.2026 4:29
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
098 - Xcviii How One Separate Substance Understands Another 20.04.2026 18:39
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
097 - Xcvii That The Intellect Of A Separate Substance Always Understands Actually 19.04.2026 2:56
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
096 - Xcvi That Separate Substances Do Not Gather Their Knowledge From Sensibles 18.04.2026 8:37
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
095 - Xcv How We Are To Understand Genus And Species In Separate Substances 17.04.2026 6:19
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
094 - Xciv That The Separate Substance And The Soul Are Not Of One Species 16.04.2026 3:02
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
093 - Xciii That There Are Not Several Separate Substances Of One Species 15.04.2026 3:47
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
092 - Xcii Of The Great Number Of Separate Substances 14.04.2026 11:43
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
091 - Xci That There Are Some Intellectual Substances Which Are Not United To Bodies 13.04.2026 10:02
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
090 - Xc That An Intellectual Substance Is United As A Form To No Other Than The Human Body 12.04.2026 10:53
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
089 - Lxxxix Solution Of The Foregoing Arguments 11.04.2026 23:45
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
088 - Lxxxviii Arguments For Proving That The Human Soul Is Formed From The Semen 10.04.2026 9:17
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
087 - Lxxxvii That The Human Soul Is Brought Into Being Through Creation By God 09.04.2026 5:51
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
086 - Lxxxvi That The Human Soul Is Not Transmitted With The Semen 08.04.2026 7:51
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
085 - Lxxxv That The Soul Is Not Made Of God's Substance 07.04.2026 7:24
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
084 - Lxxxiv Solution Of The Foregoing Arguments 06.04.2026 6:07
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
083 - Lxxxiii That The Human Soul Begins To Exist With The Body 05.04.2026 31:28
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
082 - Lxxxii That The Souls Of Dumb Animals Are Not Immortal 04.04.2026 14:36
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
081 - Lxxxi Arguments To Prove That The Soul Is Corrupted When The Body Is Corrupted 03.04.2026 13:12
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
080 - Lxxx Arguments To Prove That The Soul Is Corrupted When The Body Is Corrupted 02.04.2026 6:50
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
079 - Lxxix That The Human Soul Is Not Corrupted When The Body Is Corrupted 01.04.2026 11:54
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
078 - Lxxviii That Aristotle's Opinion Concerning The Active Intellect Was Not That It Is A Separate Subst 31.03.2026 14:01
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
077 - Lxxvii That It Is Not Impossible For The Possible And Active Intellect To Concur In The One Substanc 30.03.2026 7:54
Composed by Thomas Aquinas between 1259 and 1265, the Summa Contra Gentiles unfolds across four profound books that explore the nature of God, Creation, Providence, and the specific tenets of Christianity. Distinct from his later work, the Summa Theologiae, which is tailored for a Christian audience, the Contra Gentiles is aimed at engaging non-Christian thinkers. This work serves as a rational de...
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