Serge-Thomas Bonino, OP, is Dean of Philosophy at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum) in Rome. Andrew Levering is a recent graduate of Hope College.
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"An extraordinary little book. The reflections on offer in this review do not come close to examining all the possibilities that Bonino brings to bear. On the surface, the book seems like a rather arcane contribution to a niche area of Catholic scholarship. But it quickly becomes clear that it represents so much more. Bonino makes real for us the staggering potential of a more holistically conceived Thomas Aquinas. He succeeds brilliantly in showing that we have a long way to go toward understanding this philosophical, theological, scriptural, and spiritual master. It is obvious that we stand to benefit much from his approach." - VoegelinView "A good book can be easily identified by the fact that it not only juxtaposes and exhaustively discusses its subject matter, but also opens up new threads for discussion. This is what Bonino does when he asks why it is worth reading Thomas in this way. His own answer is to underline Thomas's spirituality, which can be defined as a quality of life led by the Holy Spirit, but also as a spiritual doctrine. The latter is a reminder of eschatological tension, the affective dimension of spiritual life, and the connection between contemplation and preaching. Still, there are certainly many more answers that can be provided, which Bonino hopes will open up a new way forward for biblical Thomism." - Thomist