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Davies, Brian, 1951-

Thomas Aquinas on God and evil / Brian Davies. - Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2011. - xi, 172 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The problem of evil -- Aquinas, philosophy, and theology -- What there is -- Goodness and badness -- God the creator -- God's perfection and goodness -- The creator and evil -- Providence and grace -- The Trinity and Christ -- Aquinas, God, and evil.

Aquinas scholar Brian Davies here offers an in-depth study of the saint's thoughts on God and evil, revealing that Aquinas's thinking about God and evil can be traced through his metaphysical philosophy, his thoughts on God and creation, and his writings about Christian revelation and the doctrines of the Trinity.

ISBN: 9780199790890 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0199790892 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780199790906 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0199790906 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780199790982 (ebook) 0199790981 (ebook)

LCCN: 2010032479

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015841019 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, 1225?-1274.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
God (Christianity)
Good and evil--Religious aspects--Christianity.

LC Class. No.: B765.T54 / D349 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 231.8092