Thomas Aquinas: Scholasticism and Medieval Philosophy
Thomas Aquinas: Context
The Summa Contra Gentiles and the Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas represent two responses to the need to systematize theological teaching and the synthesis between Christian faith and Aristotelian philosophy. These two Summas are part of the intellectual boom of universities in the 13th century, parallel to the urban, economic, and demographic growth that started at the beginning of the 11th century in the late Middle Ages.
Medieval Christian Philosophy
To understand a medieval
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The Life, Miracles, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Birth and Early Life
- Mary is unexpectedly pregnant. An angel appears to her in a dream, announcing that her pregnancy is by the Holy Spirit and prophesying that her son will be the Jewish Messiah. Wise men from the East arrive in Jerusalem, asking for the “King of the Jews who has just been born,” intending to worship him. This alerts King Herod the Great, who decides to eliminate this potential rival. The Magi, guided by a star, reach Bethlehem
Forlan’s Revenge: Atletico Madrid’s Triumph Over Fulham
Diego Forlan, the tormentor of Liverpool in the semi-final, seems intent on making up for his unfulfilling spell at Old Trafford by inflicting pain on Premier League teams every time they cross his path.
Fulham felt the agony as their players lay on the turf as Atletico Madrid wildly celebrated the decisive goal.
Key Highlights:
- Diego Forlan’s stellar performance against Premier League teams.
- Atletico Madrid’s victory over Fulham.
- The impact of Forlan’s decisive goal.
Christianity: History, Beliefs, and Impact on the Roman World
Christianity: A Historical Overview
The Triune God created man out of love and made him free, in His own image and likeness. Man, in his freedom, failed to love God, and God reiterated the promise of salvation. God sent His own Son for the salvation of all mankind. In the person of Jesus Christ, God became part of humanity. The Word was made flesh. God, through Jesus, takes up the story to rescue from the human condition all who fell in Adam (the mystery of the Incarnation in terms of the mystery
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The House of Bernarda Alba: A Summary
Federico García Lorca wrote The House of Bernarda Alba in the last months of his life. It impressively portrays the situation of a group of women condemned to frustration by Catholic morality, sexism, and patriarchal norms. Bernarda assumes this morality as her own and imposes it on others. While some resign themselves to it, Adela rebels against it, ultimately leading to a tragic end.
The Imposition of Mourning
After the death of her second husband, Bernarda
Read MoreMedieval Christianity: Iconoclasm, Schisms, Crusades, and Art
The Iconoclastic Struggle
The women’s struggle was iconoclastic. Important icons and images were elements of worship. Leo III, emperor of Byzantium, prohibited the use of images in 730 and led the fight against iconoclasm. In 843, Theodora decreed the restoration of icons in worship, favored by those who opposed the misuse of images, Muslims, Jews, and the influence of Rome.
Rise of Papal States
The Papal States, centered in Rome, were built upon areas of land, establishing themselves in 756. The Pope’
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