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This work investigates the intersection of clerical duty and spiritual devotion within the framework of medieval scholastic theology. Thomas Aquinas, a foundational figure in Western philosophy and a Doctor of the Church, utilizes Aristotelian logic and scriptural exegesis to define the responsibilities of the clergy. He argues that the pastoral role is not merely administrative but a sacramental extension of the divine order, requiring a rigorous alignment of personal virtue with public ministry.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and theologians regard this text as a critical component of Aquinas's broader ethical and ecclesiastical corpus. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which requires a foundational understanding of scholastic terminology to fully grasp the author's arguments.
Page Count:
285
Publication Date:
1973-01-01
Publisher:
[Blackfriars in conjunction with McGraw-Hill]
ISBN-10:
0070020221
ISBN-13:
9780070020221
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