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The Shorter Summa: The Compendium of Theology by Thomas Aquinas: A New Translation to Modern English with Explainers to Clarify Difficult Concepts

The Shorter Summa (Compendium of Theology) — Thomas AquinasA New Modern English Translation with Explainers to Clarify Difficult ConceptsThomas Aquinas’s concise handbook of Christian theology—known both as theCompendium of Theologyand theShorter Summa—now rendered in clear, current English. This reader-friendly edition keeps Aquinas’s structure and arguments intact while removing archaic phrasing and adding brief, targeted explainers where readers typically get stuck.Why this editionNew modern English translation:faithful to Aquinas, stripped of needless archaic language.Explainers for difficult passages:concise side notes that clarify key terms and arguments in plain language.Clean, consistent formatting:headings, paragraphing, and typographic cues for fast navigation and study.Built for search & shelf clarity:includes both titles—Shorter SummaandCompendium of Theology—so readers can find it under either name.What you’ll find insideCore theological topics presented in Aquinas’s compact, logical sequence.Brief context notes where medieval terms or scholastic method need a gloss.Readable paragraphing suitable for both devotional reading and academic reference.Who it’s forReaders who want Aquinas’s thought without the barrier of archaic prose.Students and study groups needing a dependable, approachableShorter Summa.Pastors, teachers, and lay readers looking for a concise companion to theSumma Theologiae.Edition noteText modernized and edited for clarity, with light explanatory notes. Source material is in the public domain; translation and editorial matter Clear Text Editions (Editor). Primary author credit remainsThomas Aquinas.Read more

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