Reginald M. Lynch, OP, Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” and Eucharistic Sacrifice in the Early Modern Period

Key Points

• Eucharistic sacrifice reflects varying theological perspectives in the early modern period, evolving from Aquinas's principles.
• The analysis identifies key rituals and doctrines influencing Eucharistic understandings, with implications for modern theology.
• Assessment of Aquinas’s contributions provides insights into historical contexts and their effects on contemporary beliefs.
• The findings may enable deeper comprehension of sacramental doctrines while recognizing historical complexities.