Question 3–The simplicity of God

OF THE SIMPLICITY OF GOD (EIGHT ARTICLES) Part I Part II Part III Part VI Part V Part VI Part VII Part VIII When the existence of a thing has been ascertained there remains the further question of the manner of its existence, in order that we may know its essence. Now, because we cannot [...]

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Question Two of 43 on The Nature and extent of Sacred Doctrine–Aquinas

QUESTION 2 THE EXISTENCE OF GOD (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the Existence of God is self-evident Whether it can be demonstrated that God exists Whether God exists. Because the chief aim of sacred doctrine is to teach the knowledge of God, not only as He is in Himself, but also as He is the beginning of [...]

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Question one of 43 on The Nature and extent of Sacred Doctrine–Aquinas

TREATISE ON SACRED DOCTRINE QUESTIONS 1-43 QUESTION 1 THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF SACRED DOCTRINE (TEN ARTICLES) To place our purpose within proper limits, we first endeavor to investigate the nature and extent of this sacred doctrine. Concerning this there are ten points of inquiry: (1) Whether it is necessary? (2) Whether it is a [...]

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