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Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether the New Law is distinct from the Old Law? Objection 1: It would seem that the New Law is not distinct from the Old. Because both these laws were given to those who believe in God: since "without faith it is impossible to please God," according to Heb.
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether to be immutable belongs to God alone? Objection 1: It seems that to be immutable does not belong to God alone. For the Philosopher says (Metaph.…
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether the essence of the soul is its power? Objection 1: It would seem that the essence of the soul is its power. For Augustine says (De Trin. ix, 4), that "mind, knowledge,…
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether venial sin is expiated by the pains of Purgatory as regards the guilt? Objection 1: It would seem that venial sin is not expiated by the pains of Purgatory as regards the guilt.
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether Scripture uses suitable words to express the work of the six days? Objection 1: It would seem the Scripture does not use suitable words to express the works of the six days.
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether there can be a virtue about games? Objection 1: It would seem that there cannot be a virtue about games. For Ambrose says (De Offic. i, 23): "Our Lord said: 'Woe to you who laugh,…
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether goodness is prior in idea to being? Objection 1: It seems that goodness is prior in idea to being. For names are arranged according to the arrangement of the things signified by the names.
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether this is a good definition of eternity,…
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether nocturnal pollution is a mortal sin? Objection 1: It would seem that nocturnal pollution is a sin. For the same things are the matter of merit and demerit.
Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274)
Whether the degrees of prophecy change as time goes on? Objection 1: It would seem that the degrees of prophecy change as time goes on. For prophecy is directed to the knowledge of Divine things,…