Summa Theologica

The Summa Theologica, authored by Thomas Aquinas between 1265 and 1274, is a seminal work in Catholic theology and Western philosophy, exploring the views of both Christian and non-Christian thinkers. This extensive text, nearing two million words, is divided into three main parts, with the first part focusing on God's existence and nature through a structured approach of Questions and Articles. The opening recording features the First Part (Prima Pars), which includes deep inquiries into sacred doctrine and significant discussions such as Aquinas' renowned "five ways" to demonstrate God's existence. The translation by the Fathers of the English Dominican Province is read by Martyn Swain, offering clarity to this foundational text.