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The Life of St. Thomas
This insightful biography of St. Thomas Aquinas appears for the first time in English after its composition seven centuries ago. Its author, Brother William of Tocco, used his own contact with the saint and interviews with many who knew him to set down his life. Brother William's book was used as part of the canonization process for St. Thomas Aquinas.
In this easy-to-read translation, you will find the remarkable story of the life of the Angelic Doctor, including his imprisonment by his family; his incredible powers of abstraction and memory; his refutation of heresies and his heroic virtues; his levitation and other miracles; and his holy death.
This book gives a charming eyewitness account of the unseen life of St. Thomas Aquinas and helps us better understand the family, friends, and era that produced one of the greatest theologians of all time.
In this easy-to-read translation, you will find the remarkable story of the life of the Angelic Doctor, including his imprisonment by his family; his incredible powers of abstraction and memory; his refutation of heresies and his heroic virtues; his levitation and other miracles; and his holy death.
This book gives a charming eyewitness account of the unseen life of St. Thomas Aquinas and helps us better understand the family, friends, and era that produced one of the greatest theologians of all time.
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227 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2023
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April 6, 2023
This wonderful biography of St. Thomas Aquinas appears for the first time in English after its composition seven centuries ago. Its author, Brother William of Tocco, used his own contact with the saint and interviews with many who knew him to set down his life. You will find, in this excellent translation, the remarkable story of the life of an Angelic Doctor: his imprisonment by his family; his incredible powers of abstraction and memory; his refutation of heresies and his virtues; his prayer and levitation; his miracles and his holy death. All who desire to know St. Thomas personally would do well to read this striking account of his life.
May 30, 2025
10/10
- De Tocco outlines important accounts and testimonies regarding the sanctity of the Angelic Doctor.
- For instance, his relics, his final words, his devotion to the Holy Eucharist, etc.
- The Academic background of Scholasticism at the time is also intriguing, De Tocco explains general conflicts which occurred during St. Thomas' academic life, such as:
- The Spiritual Franciscans
- University of Paris Condemnations
- De Tocco outlines important accounts and testimonies regarding the sanctity of the Angelic Doctor.
- For instance, his relics, his final words, his devotion to the Holy Eucharist, etc.
- The Academic background of Scholasticism at the time is also intriguing, De Tocco explains general conflicts which occurred during St. Thomas' academic life, such as:
- The Spiritual Franciscans
- University of Paris Condemnations
August 25, 2023
Hagiography pure and simple.
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