An introduction to the teachings and philosophy of the great thinker of the early Catholic Church, Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). Includes the essence of his Summa Theologica and the Summa Contra Gentiles. Edited by Anton C. Pegis, who has also provided a preface and introduction. Includes extensive bibliography at rear of volume. With imprimatur of the Archbishop of Toronto. In gold and green jacket variant. --- In Toledano spine 11 / green cloth / ML hex torchbearer device blindstamped to front cover / gilt-stamped spine titling / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists titles in ML catalog, but without a total number. Likely published c.1963 (though 1948 date appears in book). ML #259.1. --- With slightly rounded cover corners and inked notations to verso of ffep, otherwise a clean, tightly-bound copy. Unclipped dust jacket ($2.45) with small tears to edges and with moderate rubbing, else in good shape and in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); xxx, 690 pages
Title: Introduction to Saint Thomas Aquinas (Modern Library #259.1)
Location Published: New York, The Modern Library / Random House: [c.1963]
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
Categories: >>Modern Library Editions, >>Religion and Spirituality
Stock No.: 87184
