A man of God with a progressive mind, Thomas Aquinas senses the winds of change. But can he bring a renaissance to the Catholic faith without dying a martyr? The death of Thomas Aquinas and his lost manuscript has remained a matter of conjecture amongst scholars since the late 13th century. In The Children of Saint Thomas Aquinas, author Carl J. Blackburn examines the life and teachings of Thomas Aquinas and how his quest to reform the Catholic faith shaped the future of Christianity. While serving as regent master at the University of Paris, Dominican friar and theologian Thomas Aquinas promotes natural theology, giving rise to the dawn of a new day for Christianity. Resolute in his desire to integrate Aristotle's philosophy into a more modern dogma, despite fervent opposition, the devout friar's campaign ultimately attracts the ire of the Bishop of Paris. Determined to open the door to an age of enlightenment, can this influential scholar escape death and modernize the church? While touching on several controversial topics, this thought-provoking work of historical fiction honors Aquinas' role in propelling the Catholic church out of the shadows of the Dark Ages and into the light of the Renaissance. A fascinating account of a devoted theologian and philosopher determined to shake up the status quo and transform the future, Blackburn's epic reimagining delivers breathtaking twists and turns and will appeal to fans of compelling narratives centered around complex heroes and to anyone interested in the evolution of Christian values and doctrine.