To bring within the compass of a Modern Library volume of more than 650 pages the essential thought of the “Prince of Scholastics and Doctor of the Church” is a notable contribution to philosophy, religion and education.  Designed to meet the needs of students and general readers alike, this book offers St. Thomas’s teachings on God, Creation, Man, Law, Grace, Habit, Virtue and kindred subjects derived from the Summa Theologica and the Summa Contra Gentiles.  The selections and the illuminating Introduction are by Anton C. Pegis, President of The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.