Questions About Aquinas's Shorter Summa: Saint Thomas's Own Concise Version of His Summa Theologica

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Hello, does this version include St. Thomas's teachings on individual self-defense and Just War? Thanks in advance, Dominus Vobiscum.

Joseph Wetterling The Compendium of Theology is incomplete, ending at St. Thomas' death. He completed the first section and began the second, so this includes complete …moreThe Compendium of Theology is incomplete, ending at St. Thomas' death. He completed the first section and began the second, so this includes complete treatises on the Trinity and on the Humanity of Christ, as well as an incomplete treatise on Hope. He does not appear to get into questions such as just war or self-defense in this work.

I suggest reading Summa Theologiae II-II Q.40, which deals directly with war.(less)

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