Aquinas’s Understanding of Religion

Thomas Aquinas emerges as a remarkable figure whose significant literary contributions have had profound impact on our understanding of religion. Drawing inspiration from both the Greco-Roman philosophical and legal traditions, particularly influential works Cicero rich Christian tradition, notably Augustine, presents comprehensive nuanced approach to multifaceted concept ‘religion’. While his analysis often situates ‘religion’ within moral framework justice, highlighting its inherent concern with relationship between humanity divine, goes beyond mere principles in exploration. His aim is establish universal ‘religion’, offering well-defined definition presenting theological doctrine. In this paper, we shall first delve into foundations underlying that shaped Aquinas’s interpretation Next, will undertake thorough examination religion virtue, emphasis intrinsic connection justice rather than confining it realm religious sentiment, piety, or devotion. Finally, research explore specific terminologies employed by elucidate religion, providing ongoing discourse topic. contribution rests defence religion’s public nature, grounded anthropological foundation virtuous essence.