Shorter Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas: The Compendium of Theology

Aquinas in his own concise voice -- faith made clear, orderly, and luminous. Thomas Aquinas composed the Compendium of Theology as a brief guide to the whole of Christian doctrine, distilling the heart of the Summa into a direct, pastorally focused synthesis. This edition offers a modern, faithful translation with a crisp introduction and unobtrusive notes -- ideal for study, teaching, or spiritual reading.
What's inside?

• God & the Divine Attributes -- God's existence, simplicity, goodness, wisdom, will, and providence.

• The Trinity -- Processions, relations, and the unity of essence with distinction of Persons.

• Creation & Providence -- Creation ex nihilo, angels, the human soul, evil as privation, and the order of the universe.

• Human Nature & Beatitude -- Image of God, intellect and will, the ultimate end, and happiness in the vision of God.

• Grace & Virtue -- Theological and moral virtues, gifts of the Spirit, law, and the shaping of the Christian life.

• Christ & Redemption -- Incarnation, the unity of Christ's person, passion and merit, and the communication of grace.

• Prayer, Sacraments & Last Things -- The Lord's Prayer, sacramental economy in brief, resurrection and final fulfillment.

Why this edition?

Modern & Faithful -- Smooth, accurate English that preserves Aquinas's precision and warmth.
Guided Reading -- A concise introduction situates the Compendium within Aquinas's life and the wider Thomistic corpus.
Concise Commentary -- Light notes clarify key terms (act & potency, form & matter, nature & grace) without interrupting the flow.
Reader-First Design -- Clean headings, consistent formatting, and thoughtful spacing for classroom, parish, or prayer.
Who is it for?

Students of theology and philosophy, clergy and catechists, and all readers seeking a trustworthy, readable doorway into Aquinas's vision of God, the human person, and life in Christ.
Meet Thomas Aquinas -- teacher of the Church, guide of reason and faith.

Read the Shorter Summa as a living synthesis: ordered, luminous, and oriented to beatitude -- the knowledge of God that heals, elevates, and perfects the human person.

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• Publication Date: December 17, 2025
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• Print Length: 284 Pages
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