The Angelic Doctor

From the universities of Paris and Cologne to the papal court in Rome, Thomas navigates the volatile landscape of medieval Europe during a time of intellectual awakening and religious conflict. Under the mentorship of Albert the Great, he develops a revolutionary synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy and Christian theology, earning both devoted followers and powerful enemies. The novel explores Thomas's personal struggles, intellectual achievements, and spiritual transformation while painting a vivid portrait of the medieval world.
Through encounters with figures like Pope Alexander IV, King Louis IX of France, and William of Moerbeke, we witness a brilliantly gifted man who bridges seemingly opposed worlds-noble birth and mendicant poverty, faith and reason, systematic thought and mystical experience-leaving an indelible legacy that would shape Western civilization for centuries to come.