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Aquinas at Prayer
- The Bible, Mysticism and Poetry
- Narrated by: Paul Murray OP
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
Aquinas at Prayer draws attention to important aspects of Aquinas's 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 Aquinas's 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.
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- Peter
- 23-02-21
Theology and spirituality
A fascinating look at the spirituality of Aquinas, whose reputation is as the most rational theologian.
I'm interested in Catholic theology and spirituality but know little about either. Books on these subjects are hard to find on Audible so I was delighted to find this book that covers both.
I thought the authorship question was a bit academic and could have been dealt with more briefly. I have the impression the author is a scrupulous researcher but didn't feel these passages were necessary.
The author's narration is excellent. His delivery is confident and he speaks from the chest (many non-actor author-narrators are too nasal). His Irish accent is lyrical.
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- Mr D J Jenkinson
- 18-01-21
Just brilliant
A great book by a great author on one of the great saints. A joy to hear Fr Murray narrate too!
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