The Summa Theologiae: Secunda Secundae, Q. 1-189

The Summa Theologiae, Secunda Secundae, Q. 1–189 is St. Thomas Aquinas' treatment of the seven virtues. It includes his treatises on faith, hope, charity, justice, fortitude, temperance, and prudence, in addition to his treatise on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and religious life. Each treatise breaks down the virtues and the vices which oppose them. This 700 page behemoth is a must for those who wish to understand the theological and cardinal virtues in a systematic manner. 

The Summa Theologiae is one of the greatest masterpieces of Christian theology that has inspired countless philosophers, theologians, saints, and Popes since the 13th century. It is a must read for anyone curious about Christian theology. The Summa spans many important topics including God, man, sin, morality, Christ, the sacraments, and so on. 

This book is volume 3 of Le Nouvel Esprit's five volume set of the Summa Theologiae. This edition has reformatted the Summa to strike a balance between affordability and beauty. The translation used is the one by the Fathers of the English Dominican Province.