From the Abbey Library

Reading List: Human Freedom

Books

Online Lectures

Fated and Free:
The integration of predestination and freewill; an insightful perspective via Lord of the Rings. Download and listen for free.
History of Freedom:
This lecture does not include a discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas or St. Augustine, so in my mind it is incomplete. However, it presents a fascinating review of perceptions of human freedom and the ramifications of those perceptions.

Summa Theologica View Online

St. Thomas Aquinas and the Summa

St. Thomas Aquinas' massive theological work becomes easily accessible now on CD-ROM. It combines the world-changing text of the Summa with illustrated excerpts and the Bible, making this the perfect companion for philosophical or theological study. Search by words or phrases to compile data quickly on any subject. This CD-ROM includes: - The entire Summa Theologica - The Catena Aurea - Aquinas' edited biblical commentary from the early Church Fathers - Prayers and Hymns of St. Thomas - References fully hyperlinked to scripture and inter-text n RSV Catholic Edition - Hundreds of color illustrations - Liturgical music clips SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 'Windows Â®: 386 or higher, 4MB RAM, WindowsÂ® 3. lx or WindowsÂ® 95, 98, 2000, XP and VISTA. Super VGA graphics card, monitor with 256 colors and CD-ROM drive. Sound card and speakers are needed for audio.'Macintosh Â®: LC II or higher, 4MB free RAM, System 7.0 or higher, color monitor with 256 colors, CD-ROM drive. 'Mac OSX needs Classic installed.