Saint Thomas More Philosophy Étienne Gilson

Étienne Gilson

and spiritual flourishing in the course of life’s joys and sufferings

then indeed the world sinks back into disorder and death…” –Christopher Dawson

You must not fall in with the manners of this world

Saint Thomas More Philosophy Étienne GilsonBy E. E. Reynolds Laicorum hominum decus et ornamentumthe glory and ornament of the laity: thus did Pope Pius XI define St. Thomas More. In this accomplished study of the kings good servant, but Gods first, E. E. Reynolds demonstrates the aptness of that epithet. Placing the primary emphasis on Thomas Mores religious significance, but without neglecting his political and literary legacy, Reynolds produces a richly detailed portrait of this husband and