Thomas Aquinas, whose ideas would dominate European thought for the remainder of the Middle Ages, was the first to make the unprecedented claim that theology was, in fact, a science. Indeed, it was “the most perfect science” because its knowledge came from God.26 Thomas claimed priority for theology over natural science but didn't view this as diminishing the importance of the latter. Rather, it seemed clear to him that reason could be fully reconciled with faith because both are ultimately gifts from God. It was Aquinas, more than anyone, who consolidated the framework of Christian
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Very interesting statement. Lays tghe foundation for Christian apologetics.
