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The Douay-Rheims Bible is a translation of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate into English. It was first published in 1582 and is considered to be one of the most important English translations of the Bible in the Catholic tradition. The translation was made by a group of scholars, led … Read more
After considering the things belonging to the divine knowledge, we consider what belongs to the divine will. The first consideration is about the divine will itself; the second about what belongs strictly to His will; the third about what belongs to the intellect in relation to His will. About His … Read more
Since to understand belongs to living beings, after considering the divine knowledge and intellect, we must consider the divine life. About this, four points of inquiry arise: I, Q. 18, Art. 1. Whether to Live Belongs to All Natural Things? Objection 1: It seems that to live belongs to all … Read more
We next consider falsity. About this four points of inquiry arise: I, Q. 17, Art. 1. Whether Falsity Exists in Things? Objection 1: It appears that falsity does not exist in things. For Augustine says (Soliloq. ii, 8), “If the true is that which is, it will be concluded that … Read more
Since knowledge is of things that are true, after the consideration of the knowledge of God, we must inquire concerning truth. About this there are eight points of inquiry: I, Q. 16, Art. 1. Whether Truth Resides Only in the Intellect? Objection 1: It seems that truth does not reside … Read more
After considering the knowledge of God, it remains to consider ideas. And about this there are three points of inquiry: I, Q. 15, Art. 1. Whether There Are Ideas? Objection 1: It seems that there are no ideas. For Dionysius says (Div. Nom. vii), that God does not know things … Read more
Translated by Anton C. Pegis “My mouth shall meditate truth, and my lips shall hate impiety.” (Proverbs 8:7) 1. The usage of the multitude, which according to the Philosopher is to be followed in giving names to things, has commonly held that they are to be called wise who order … Read more