Thomas Aquinas: Faith, Reason, and the Rise of Thomism | Church History for Life

Who was Thomas Aquinas, and why has his influence shaped theology, philosophy, and the church for centuries?

In this episode of Church History for Life, Kyle Kearbey and Tim Haupt explore the life, theology, and legacy of Thomas Aquinas. Together, they discuss his upbringing, his decision to join the Dominican Order, the rise of Thomism, the relationship between faith and reason, Aristotelian philosophy, the “Five Ways,” natural law, virtue and human flourishing, and his lasting impact on Roman Catholic theology and Western thought.

The episode also examines Aquinas’s views on grace and nature, transubstantiation, merit, purgatory, and his immense literary legacy through works such as the Summa Theologica and Summa Contra Gentiles.

Join us as we consider one of the most influential and debated figures in church history and ask: What can Christians today learn from the life and legacy of Thomas Aquinas?

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