How long does it take to read Summa Theologica?
Thomas Aquinas, Kennedy, Daniel Joseph, 1862-1930
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Kennedy, Daniel Joseph, 1862-1930 takes about 4 hours 10 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 4 hours 10 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1467. 227 pages, about 62,425 words.
9 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 56 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 4 hours 10 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 36 minutes |
The page count is the median across 277 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Thomas's magnum opus, comprising a systematic integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity. Covers topics such as the nature and existence of God, human nature, law and morality and the relationship of God, world and humans.
Subjects: Anthropology, Attributes, Catholic Church, Catholic Theology, Catholic authors, Christian ethics
