Karl Rahner, S.J., was the first full professor of dogmatic theology at the Gregorian University since its foundation in 1442. He received his doctorate from the University of Vienna in 1924.
He was also a philosopher, theologian, philosopher of religion, and spiritual writer.
He wrote numerous books on subjects such as God, revelation, faith, freedom, the Church, the Church Fathers, Christology, Christology of St. Paul, Trinitarianism, etc.
Designed by Karl Rahner himself with the assistance of Professor Eberhard Jüngel (Katholische Akademie Wien), known for his classic monograph The Trinity (1958), this book is a brilliant summary of classic Catholic thought on the doctrine of God's existence and nature.
This book contains Rahner's theological commentary on St. Thomas Aquinas' "Summa Theologica" ("IIIa Qq
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5-7"). It is an important work because it demonstrates that Aquinas' thought is highly compatible with the Catholic Faith. For this reason this book is considered a primary source for those who wish to understand what Aquinas really taught about God and His creation.
This scholarly work will be helpful to those who want to study Thomas Aquinas and its history of interpretation.
Author: Mary Frances Berry