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Granted, even if you are reading in the original language, you should probably have annotations unless you're comfortable with 13th century Latin. Knowledge of the classical period isn't sufficient.
Granted, even if you are reading in the original language, you should probably have annotations unless you're comfortable with 13th century Latin. Knowledge of the classical period isn't sufficient.
Why are you reading it?
I am reading it because my friend, a theology(Divinity) major, recommended it after a conversation. My friend is working on his Masters, and is Anglican. I am a Catholic, and, while relatively lax, feel it is important to understand my religion, and the understanding of Christianity as a whole.
He recommended Summa Theologica as a way of understanding Christianity more completely.
However, as I am an accounting major, and have not studied Latin, and am reading a translation, I am having severe difficulties reading the book.
Tips for reading Summa Theologica
- 11/10/2015 11:17:01 PM
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Echoing Tom, if you aren't going to read it in Latin you're going to need annotations.
- 20/10/2015 10:58:57 AM
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Check my response to Tom...
- 27/10/2015 05:34:34 AM
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Honestly, you're better off reading a book about it than reading the thing itself.
- 27/10/2015 08:54:39 AM
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