Aquinas at Prayer: The Bible, Mysticism and Poetry by Dr Paul Murray OP (English

Description: Aquinas at Prayer by Dr Paul Murray OP Aquinas is known largely as an austere dogmatic thinker. But he is also a very great contemplative - a Master of the Spiritual Life. This book reveals important aspects of Aquinas life and work. It explores the question of Aquinas teaching on prayer and to reflect also his own actual practice of prayer. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Aquinas at Prayer draws attention to important aspects of Aquinass life and work which have been all too often overlooked or forgotten.Today Aquinas is almost exclusively regarded as an outstanding scholastic philosopher and theologian. But what is little known is that Aquinas was, first and last, a teacher of the Bible - a Master of the Sacred Page. Moreover there is a distinctly mystical character to his theology. And, as a writer, he was not only a poet but, arguably, the greatest Latin poet of the Middle Ages.The primary focus of this most engaging new book is to explore the question of Aquinass own practice of prayer and his teaching on prayer in his commentaries on the Psalms and St Paul. The book is strengthened by quotations from Aquinas in fresh translations. Notes Aquinas is known largely as an austere dogmatic thinker. But he was also a very great contemplative and a Master of the Spiritual Life. Author Biography Paul Murray is an Irish Dominican and a poet. He works in Rome, Italy, where he teaches the literature of the mystical tradition at the Angelicum University. Table of Contents AcknowledgementsIntroductionPart One Aquinas: man of prayer1 The Interior Life of a Mystic on Campus2 Four Prayers Attributed to AquinasPart Two Prayer considered: sounds in the biblical commentaries3 Aquinas as exegete4 Prayer in practice: Aquinas on St Paul5 Praying in time of need: Aquinas on the PsalmsPart Three Poet of the Eucharist: the hymns and canticles of Aquinas6 A poet in the making7 Corpus Christi: authorship and history of composition8 Aquinas on poetry and theology9 The individual hymns and canticles10 Adoro te devote: the finest prayer of AquinasAppendix 1Appendix 2Index Promotional Aquinas is known largely as an austere dogmatic thinker. But he was also a very great contemplative and a Master of the Spiritual Life. Long Description Aquinas at Prayer draws attention to important aspects of Aquinass life and work which have been all too often overlooked or forgotten. Today Aquinas is almost exclusively regarded as an outstanding scholastic philosopher and theologian. But what is little known is that Aquinas was, first and last, a teacher of the Bible - a Master of the Sacred Page. Moreover there is a distinctly mystical character to his theology. And, as a writer, he was not only a poet but, arguably, the greatest Latin poet of the Middle Ages. The primary focus of this most engaging new book is to explore the question of Aquinass own practice of prayer and his teaching on prayer in his commentaries on the Psalms and St Paul. The book is strengthened by quotations from Aquinas in fresh translations. Promotional "Headline" Aquinas is known largely as an austere dogmatic thinker. But he was also a very great contemplative and a Master of the Spiritual Life. Feature Aquinass Beatific Vision interpreted for a wide audience committed to the life of the Spirit. Details ISBN144110755X Language English ISBN-10 144110755X ISBN-13 9781441107558 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 288 Short Title AQUINAS AT PRAYER Imprint Bloomsbury Continuum Subtitle The Bible, Mysticism and Poetry DOI CBID157307 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 230.2092 UK Release Date 2013-08-15 Translated from English NZ Release Date 2013-08-15 Author Dr Paul Murray OP Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2013-08-15 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76946774;

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