Summa Theologica: Volume 4, Part 3 (Tertia Pars) Audiobook
Summa Theologica: Volume 4, Part 3 (Tertia Pars) is an unabridged English audiobook of Thomas Aquinas’s final, unfinished part of the Summa Theologica. It covers Christ, the Incarnation and the Sacraments across 90 questions, narrated by Martyn Swain.
At a glance
- Covers the Treatise on the Incarnation and the Treatise on the Sacraments, including topics such as Christ’s life, baptism, the Eucharist and penance.
- The presentation follows Aquinas’s pattern of questions, objections, considerations and replies.
- Translated by Father Laurence Shapcote, as described in the listing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged presentation provides the full listed 47 hours and 52 minutes of listening.
- The two treatises offer a structured route through the volume’s discussions of Christ and the Sacraments.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 47 hours and 52 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Thomas Aquinas |
| Narrator | Martyn Swain |
| Publisher | Ukemi Audiobooks from W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 13 April 2021 |
What to know before buying
- This is the final part of Aquinas’s Summa Theologica, which the listing says was left unfinished at his death; listeners seeking a complete standalone treatment should note that context.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners studying medieval Christian theology or Aquinas’s account of Christ and the Sacraments.
- Those who want an extended unabridged audio edition and can follow a structured theological work.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a short introduction or a modern, conversational overview.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this volume cover?
It covers the Tertia Pars, including the Treatise on the Incarnation and the Treatise on the Sacraments, in 90 questions.
Is the audiobook abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged and gives a listening length of 47 hours and 52 minutes.
Who narrates this edition?
The listed narrator is Martyn Swain.
