Part, Question
1 1, 12 | referred to some high mode of prophecy, so that God ~seems to speak,
2 1, 12 | treating of the degrees of prophecy. We may also say that ~Jacob
3 1, 43 | as also ~does the gift of prophecy and any other gratuitous
4 1, 43 | the gift of the spirit of prophecy, or of miracles, as ~having
5 1, 43 | 13:2: "If I should have ~prophecy, and should know all mysteries,
6 1, 43 | gift of miracles or of prophecy, or in the fervor of charity
7 1, 43 | vision which is that of prophecy; because as Augustine says (
8 1, 43 | as also ~does the gift of prophecy and any other gratuitous
9 1, 43 | the gift of the spirit of prophecy, or of miracles, as ~having
10 1, 43 | 13:2: "If I should have ~prophecy, and should know all mysteries,
11 1, 43 | gift of miracles or of prophecy, or in the fervor of charity
12 1, 43 | vision which is that of prophecy; because as Augustine says (
13 2, 68 | inspiration, so is the gift of prophecy. Now prophecy is not a habit:
14 2, 68 | the gift of prophecy. Now prophecy is not a habit: for ~"the
15 2, 68 | habit: for ~"the spirit of prophecy does not always reside in
16 2, 68 | 3 Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: Prophecy is one of those gifts which
17 2, 103 | gifted with the spirit of prophecy, it is to be believed that
18 2, 109 | the light of faith or prophecy which is called the "light
19 2, 111 | of ~miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning
20 2, 111 | contingents - and thus there is "prophecy," or also the ~secrets of
21 2, 111 | preparatory to the end; i.e. by prophecy and miracles and so forth,
22 2, 113 | natural, but was the sleep of ~prophecy, according to Num. 12:6: "
23 2, 6 | charity: even so the gift of prophecy, or ~the like, is given
24 2, 8 | seemingly, there is no ~prophecy without the gift of understanding.
25 2, 8 | understanding. But there can be prophecy ~without sanctifying grace,
26 2, 8 | understanding that is requisite for prophecy, is a kind ~of enlightenment
27 2, 93 | possessed of the spirit ~of prophecy, who foretold many things
28 2, 93 | possessed of the spirit ~of prophecy, who foretold many things
29 2, 98 | spiritual actions. The use of prophecy is a spiritual action. But ~
30 2, 98 | given of old for the use of prophecy, as appears ~from 1 Kgs.
31 2, 98 | exercise of their gift of prophecy. Wicked ~prophets, however,
32 2, 108 | being moved by the spirit of prophecy, in order to signify a mystery,
33 2, 151 | insensible ~to the spirit of prophecy. Therefore no venereal act
34 2, 169 | KNOWLEDGE (QQ[171]-175)~OF PROPHECY (SIX ARTICLES)~After treating
35 2, 169 | may be comprised under "prophecy," since prophetic revelation ~
36 2, 169 | must first of all ~consider prophecy, and rapture which is a
37 2, 169 | rapture which is a degree of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] Out.
38 2, 169 | SS Q[171] Out. Para. 3/4~Prophecy admits of four heads of
39 2, 169 | knowledge; (4) the division of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] Out.
40 2, 169 | of inquiry:~(1) Whether prophecy pertains to knowledge?~(
41 2, 169 | all possible matters of prophecy?~(5) Whether a prophet distinguishes
42 2, 169 | false can be the matter of prophecy?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
43 2, 169 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether prophecy pertains to knowledge?~Aquin.:
44 2, 169 | OBJ 1: It would seem that prophecy does not pertain to knowledge.
45 2, 169 | bones after death. Therefore prophecy does ~not pertain to knowledge.~
46 2, 169 | Therefore it would seem that prophecy does not pertain to ~knowledge.~
47 2, 169 | these are consistent with prophecy; for it is written (Osee ~
48 2, 169 | man was mad']." Therefore prophecy is not a cognitive ~perfection.~
49 2, 169 | denotes a kind of motion. ~Now prophecy is described as "inspiration"
50 2, 169 | Therefore it would seem that ~prophecy does not pertain to the
51 2, 169 | to ~knowledge. Therefore prophecy pertains to knowledge.~Aquin.:
52 2, 169 | Para. 1/3~I answer that, Prophecy first and chiefly consists
53 2, 169 | Church," it follows that ~prophecy consists secondarily in
54 2, 169 | followed." Hence, thirdly, prophecy is concerned with the working
55 2, 169 | These passages speak of prophecy in reference to the third ~
56 2, 169 | which regards the proof of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
57 2, 169 | OBJ 4: It is requisite to prophecy that the intention of the
58 2, 169 | inspiration is requisite for prophecy, as regards the raising ~
59 2, 169 | of Divine things, whereby prophecy is completed; by its means ~
60 2, 169 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether prophecy is a habit?~Aquin.: SMT
61 2, 169 | OBJ 1: It would seem that prophecy is a habit. For according
62 2, 169 | passion, and habit." ~Now prophecy is not a power, for then
63 2, 169 | Q[22]~, A[2]); whereas prophecy pertains principally to
64 2, 169 | foregoing Article. Therefore prophecy is a habit.~Aquin.: SMT
65 2, 169 | in ~act, is a habit. Now prophecy is a perfection of the soul;
66 2, 169 | asleep. Therefore ~seemingly prophecy is a habit.~Aquin.: SMT
67 2, 169 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, prophecy is reckoned among the gratuitous
68 2, 169 | Q[110], A[2]). Therefore prophecy is a habit.~Aquin.: SMT
69 2, 169 | a man cannot make use of prophecy when he will, as appears
70 2, 169 | future, and the spirit of prophecy failing him, caused a minstrel
71 2, 169 | him, that the spirit of prophecy might come ~down upon him
72 2, 169 | super Ezech.). Therefore ~prophecy is not a habit.~Aquin.:
73 2, 169 | to its ~cause. Since then prophecy pertains to a knowledge
74 2, 169 | A[1]), it follows that prophecy requires an ~intellectual
75 2, 169 | Sometimes the spirit of prophecy is ~lacking to the prophet,
76 2, 169 | which are ~manifested by prophecy, is God Himself, Whom the
77 2, 169 | that, properly ~speaking, prophecy is not a habit.~Aquin.:
78 2, 169 | R.O. 1 Para. 2/2~However, prophecy may be reduced to a passion,
79 2, 169 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether prophecy is only about future contingencies?~
80 2, 169 | OBJ 1: It would seem that prophecy is only about future contingencies. ~
81 2, 169 | Prol. super Psalt. i] that "prophecy is a Divine ~inspiration
82 2, 169 | 1 Cor. 12, the grace of prophecy is ~differentiated from
83 2, 169 | seems that the object of prophecy is not connected with any ~
84 2, 169 | A[2]). Therefore, if one prophecy is about ~future contingencies,
85 2, 169 | are different species of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
86 2, 169 | made manifest." ~Therefore prophecy is not about future contingencies
87 2, 169 | elevated." Moreover his prophecy ~contains matters referring
88 2, 169 | Para. 2/4~Since, however, prophecy is about things remote from
89 2, 169 | more pertinent they are to prophecy. Of such things there are
90 2, 169 | belongs most properly to prophecy, and from this prophecy ~
91 2, 169 | prophecy, and from this prophecy ~apparently takes its name.
92 2, 169 | 1 Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: Prophecy is there defined according
93 2, 169 | things that are the matter of prophecy have the ~common aspect
94 2, 169 | gives unity of species to prophecy, although the ~things prophetically
95 2, 169 | perfect" (Dt. 32:4). Now prophecy is a ~"Divine revelation,"
96 2, 169 | all possible matters of prophecy were ~revealed prophetically,
97 2, 169 | all possible matters of prophecy are revealed ~to the prophet.~
98 2, 169 | Divine light which causes prophecy is more powerful ~than the
99 2, 169 | prophet knows all matters of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
100 2, 169 | sometimes the ~spirit of prophecy indicates the present to
101 2, 169 | not know all matters of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
102 2, 169 | all possible matters ~of prophecy; but each one knows some
103 2, 169 | 2 Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: Prophecy is by way of being something
104 2, 169 | of those things to which prophecy is ~directed.~Aquin.: SMT
105 2, 169 | known in Himself through prophecy; wherefore the comparison
106 2, 169 | dreams of her own soul." Now prophecy ~is a Divine revelation,
107 2, 169 | he says by the spirit of prophecy, from what he ~says by his
108 2, 169 | has through the ~spirit of prophecy from what he sees otherwise.~
109 2, 169 | Therefore he that has prophecy by a Divine light is much
110 2, 169 | imperfect in the ~genus of prophecy. It is thus that we are
111 2, 169 | prophetically can be ~false. For prophecy is about future contingencies,
112 2, 169 | Therefore the matter of prophecy can be false.~Aquin.: SMT
113 2, 169 | Therefore the matter of prophecy can be ~false.~Aquin.: SMT
114 2, 169 | But if the matter of a ~prophecy cannot be false, the following
115 2, 169 | this is unfitting, for then prophecy would not be about contingencies.
116 2, 169 | untrue that the matter of prophecy cannot ~be false.~Aquin.:
117 2, 169 | Prol. in Psalt. i] that "prophecy is ~a Divine inspiration
118 2, 169 | truth." Now the truth of prophecy would not be invariable,
119 2, 169 | nothing false can come under ~prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
120 2, 169 | been said (AA[1],3,5), ~prophecy is a kind of knowledge impressed
121 2, 169 | in Daniel ~ii, 10] that "prophecy is the seal of the Divine
122 2, 169 | nothing false ~can come under prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
123 2, 169 | to one thing. Wherefore prophecy also, which is an "impressed ~
124 2, 169 | otherwise than foretold. Yet the prophecy does not cover a falsehood,
125 2, 169 | for ~the meaning of the prophecy is that inferior causes,
126 2, 169 | Since the same truth of prophecy is the same as the truth ~
127 2, 170 | Para. 1/1 - OF THE CAUSE OF PROPHECY (SIX ARTICLES)~We must now
128 2, 170 | now consider the cause of prophecy. Under this head there are ~
129 2, 170 | of inquiry:~(1) Whether prophecy is natural?~(2) Whether
130 2, 170 | disposition is requisite for prophecy?~(4) Whether a good life
131 2, 170 | requisite?~(5) Whether any prophecy is from the demons?~(6)
132 2, 170 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether prophecy can be natural?~Aquin.:
133 2, 170 | OBJ 1: It would seem that prophecy can be natural. For Gregory
134 2, 170 | 2]. Now this pertains to prophecy. Therefore the soul can ~
135 2, 170 | Therefore the soul can ~acquire prophecy naturally.~Aquin.: SMT SS
136 2, 170 | and of such things is ~prophecy. Therefore prophecy comes
137 2, 170 | is ~prophecy. Therefore prophecy comes from nature. ~Aquin.:
138 2, 170 | written (Prov. 29:18): "When prophecy shall fail, ~the people
139 2, 170 | wherefore it is evident that ~prophecy is necessary for the stability
140 2, 170 | Therefore it ~seems that prophecy is from nature.~Aquin.:
141 2, 170 | written (2 Pt. 1:21): "For prophecy came not by ~the will of
142 2, 170 | the Holy Ghost." Therefore prophecy comes not from nature, but
143 2, 170 | Secondly, because the ~former prophecy is "according to the unchangeable
144 2, 170 | latter, properly belongs to prophecy, ~because, as stated above (
145 2, 170 | Consequently we must say that ~prophecy strictly so called cannot
146 2, 170 | Divine grace by inspiring the prophecy assists man still more. ~
147 2, 170 | human ~acts; and in this way prophecy is requisite for the government
148 2, 170 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, prophecy is reckoned among the gratuitous
149 2, 170 | in Psalt. i] says that prophecy is a ~"Divine revelation":
150 2, 170 | angelic revelation. Therefore prophecy is not bestowed by ~means
151 2, 170 | form an impression; whereas prophecy is ~a perfection of the
152 2, 170 | disposition is requisite for prophecy?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
153 2, 170 | disposition is requisite for ~prophecy. For prophecy is received
154 2, 170 | requisite for ~prophecy. For prophecy is received by the prophet
155 2, 170 | natural disposition. Therefore prophecy ~requires a natural disposition.~
156 2, 170 | Further, the considerations of prophecy are more lofty than those ~
157 2, 170 | for the contemplation of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
158 2, 170 | Now the considerations of prophecy are hindered by ~an accidental
159 2, 170 | natural indisposition hinder prophecy; and thus it would ~seem
160 2, 170 | disposition is requisite for prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
161 2, 170 | him a ~prophet." Therefore prophecy requires no previous disposition,
162 2, 170 | As stated above (A[1]), prophecy in its true and exact ~sense
163 2, 170 | natural cause is not called prophecy except in a relative sense.
164 2, 170 | as to dispose a ~soul for prophecy and give it the prophetic
165 2, 170 | OBJ 1: It matters not to prophecy by what comparisons the
166 2, 170 | in him incompatible ~with prophecy, it is removed by the Divine
167 2, 170 | God Who is the cause of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
168 2, 170 | which is the cause of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
169 2, 170 | good life is requisite for prophecy?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
170 2, 170 | good life is requisite for prophecy. For it ~is written (Wis.
171 2, 170 | sanctifying grace. ~Therefore prophecy cannot be without a good
172 2, 170 | charity. ~Therefore seemingly prophecy cannot be without charity;
173 2, 170 | evident that the gift of ~prophecy is from God. Therefore the
174 2, 170 | God. Therefore the gift of prophecy is vouchsafed only ~to the
175 2, 170 | 2 Tim. 2:19). Therefore prophecy can be in ~those who are
176 2, 170 | without goodness of life. Now ~prophecy can be without charity;
177 2, 170 | their respective acts: for prophecy pertains to the ~intellect,
178 2, 170 | Apostle (1 Cor. 13) reckons ~prophecy with other things pertinent
179 2, 170 | their respective ends. For ~prophecy like other gratuitous graces
180 2, 170 | purpose of charity. Therefore ~prophecy can be without a good life,
181 2, 170 | life is an ~obstacle to prophecy. For prophecy requires the
182 2, 170 | obstacle to prophecy. For prophecy requires the mind to be
183 2, 170 | hindrance to the gift of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
184 2, 170 | 1: Sometimes the gift of prophecy is given to a man both for ~
185 2, 170 | however, ~receive the gift of prophecy merely for the good of others.
186 2, 170 | of Christians." And since prophecy is ~directed to the good
187 2, 170 | God grants the gift of ~prophecy to those whom He judges
188 2, 170 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether any prophecy comes from the demons?~Aquin.:
189 2, 170 | 1: It would seem that no prophecy comes from the demons. For ~
190 2, 170 | comes from the demons. For ~prophecy is "a Divine revelation,"
191 2, 170 | not Divine. Therefore no ~prophecy can be from a demon.~Aquin.:
192 2, 170 | 119], A[3]. ~Therefore no prophecy can come from the demons.~
193 2, 170 | betokens contraries. Now ~prophecy is a sign in confirmation
194 2, 170 | gloss on Rm. ~12:6, "Either prophecy to be used according to
195 2, 170 | the graces, he begins with prophecy, which is ~the first proof
196 2, 170 | prophesied." Therefore prophecy cannot be ~bestowed by the
197 2, 170 | seem ~that there is also a prophecy from the demons.~Aquin.:
198 2, 170 | stated above (Q[171], A[1]), prophecy denotes ~knowledge far removed
199 2, 170 | Body Para. 2/2~Accordingly prophecy, properly and simply, is
200 2, 170 | the demons may be ~called prophecy in a restricted sense. Wherefore
201 2, 170 | Cassiodorus is here defining prophecy in its proper and ~simple
202 2, 170 | speech; and in this way this prophecy differs from true prophecy.~
203 2, 170 | prophecy differs from true prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[172] A[
204 2, 170 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: The prophecy of the demons can be distinguished
205 2, 170 | distinguished from Divine ~prophecy by certain, and even outward,
206 2, 171 | from the sense?~(4) Whether prophecy is always accompanied by
207 2, 171 | void in ~heaven; whereas "prophecy is made void" (1 Cor. 13:
208 2, 171 | 1 Cor. 13:8). Therefore prophecy ~is not conveyed by a vision
209 2, 171 | Para. 1/3~I answer that, Prophecy denotes Divine knowledge
210 2, 171 | Further, by the gift of prophecy the Holy Ghost endows man
211 2, 171 | Para. 3/7~Now the gift of prophecy confers on the human mind
212 2, 171 | holds the chief place in prophecy, ~since judgment is the
213 2, 171 | imperfect in the genus of prophecy. Wherefore some [*Rabbi ~
214 2, 171 | from the ~senses. Therefore prophecy is always accompanied by
215 2, 171 | subject to the. spirit of ~prophecy, i.e. to the prophetic gift.~
216 2, 171 | things, ~had not the gift of prophecy, unless the mind was brought
217 2, 171 | 2: Further, the light of prophecy surpasses the light of natural ~
218 2, 171 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, prophecy is directed for man's enlightenment;
219 2, 171 | this belongs ~properly to prophecy; whereas when he is moved,
220 2, 171 | it, ~this is not perfect prophecy, but a prophetic instinct.
221 2, 172 | 1/1 - OF THE DIVISION OF PROPHECY (SIX ARTICLES)~We must now
222 2, 172 | consider the division of prophecy, and under this head there ~
223 2, 172 | inquiry:~(1) The division of prophecy into its species;~(2) Whether
224 2, 172 | Whether the more excellent prophecy is that which is without ~
225 2, 172 | The various degrees of prophecy;~(4) Whether Moses was the
226 2, 172 | be a prophet?~(6) Whether prophecy advanced in perfection as
227 2, 172 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether prophecy is fittingly divided into
228 2, 172 | fittingly divided into the prophecy of divine ~predestination,
229 2, 172 | OBJ 1: It would seem that prophecy is unfittingly divided according
230 2, 172 | stated that "one kind of prophecy proceeds from the Divine ~
231 2, 172 | one in question. ~Another prophecy proceeds from God's foreknowledge:
232 2, 172 | will enters. And another prophecy is called denunciation,
233 2, 172 | which results from every ~prophecy should not be reckoned a
234 2, 172 | not be reckoned a part of prophecy. Now all prophecy is ~according
235 2, 172 | part of prophecy. Now all prophecy is ~according to the Divine
236 2, 172 | Therefore it would ~seem that prophecy according to foreknowledge
237 2, 172 | be reckoned a ~species of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[174] A[
238 2, 172 | and this pertains to the ~prophecy of denunciation, and afterwards
239 2, 172 | continues in reference ~to the prophecy of promise (Jer. 18:9,10): "
240 2, 172 | there is reckoned to be a prophecy of denunciation, so ~should
241 2, 172 | denunciation, so ~should there be a prophecy of promise.~Aquin.: SMT
242 2, 172 | There are seven kinds of ~prophecy. The first is an ecstasy,
243 2, 172 | objects. Now the object of prophecy is something known ~by God
244 2, 172 | difference of such things, prophecy is divided into various
245 2, 172 | cause: and thus we have the prophecy of "denunciation," which
246 2, 172 | and of such things is the prophecy of "predestination," since, ~
247 2, 172 | free-will, and of such is the prophecy of "foreknowledge." This
248 2, 172 | which does not apply to the prophecy of ~predestination, since
249 2, 172 | assigns only two species to prophecy, namely of ~"foreknowledge,"
250 2, 172 | is reckoned a species ~of prophecy. But in so far as it is
251 2, 172 | common to ~every species of prophecy. ~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[174]
252 2, 172 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The prophecy of promise is included in
253 2, 172 | promise is included in the prophecy of ~denunciation, because
254 2, 172 | Reply OBJ 3: Isidore divides prophecy according to the manner
255 2, 172 | he reckons three kinds of prophecy, because a ~sensible sign
256 2, 172 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether the prophecy which is accompanied by
257 2, 172 | It would seem that the prophecy which has intellective and ~
258 2, 172 | Therefore this kind of prophecy is more excellent.~Aquin.:
259 2, 172 | Therefore apparently the prophecy ~that extends to the imagination
260 2, 172 | most excellent manner of prophecy is when a man prophesies
261 2, 172 | the ~end. Now the end of prophecy is the manifestation of
262 2, 172 | the more excellent the prophecy. But it is evident that ~
263 2, 172 | Hence it follows that ~the prophecy whereby a supernatural truth
264 2, 172 | commendation of David's ~prophecy (2 Kgs. 23:3): "The strong
265 2, 172 | has only ~one, because his prophecy is more perfect; and it
266 2, 172 | above. Nevertheless the prophecy in which the ~bare intelligible
267 2, 172 | intelligible truth. Wherefore prophecy is all the more excellent ~
268 2, 172 | knowledge. In like manner prophecy implies a certain ~obscurity,
269 2, 172 | And yet the more excellent prophecy is that which is conveyed
270 2, 172 | reason, such intellectual prophecy is beneath that which is ~
271 2, 172 | truth. It was ~this kind of prophecy that all those had who are
272 2, 172 | 1~Whether the degrees of prophecy can be distinguished according
273 2, 172 | seem that the degrees of prophecy cannot be ~distinguished
274 2, 172 | something else. Now, in prophecy, intellectual vision is ~
275 2, 172 | seem that the ~degrees of prophecy are distinguished not according
276 2, 172 | there is one degree of ~prophecy. Now one prophet receives
277 2, 172 | entail a ~difference of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[174] A[
278 2, 172 | Prolog. ~Hieron. in Psalt.], prophecy consists of words, deeds,
279 2, 172 | Therefore the degrees of prophecy should not be distinguished ~
280 2, 172 | Therefore the degrees of ~prophecy should be distinguished
281 2, 172 | above (Q[173], A[2]), the prophecy wherein, by ~the intelligible
282 2, 172 | holds the mean between the prophecy wherein a ~supernatural
283 2, 172 | knowledge ~is more proper to prophecy than is action; wherefore
284 2, 172 | wherefore the lowest degree of ~prophecy is when a man, by an inward
285 2, 172 | loosed." The second degree of prophecy is when a man is enlightened
286 2, 172 | two degrees are beneath prophecy properly so called, ~because
287 2, 172 | supernatural truth. The prophecy wherein ~supernatural truth
288 2, 172 | belongs to a higher degree of prophecy, since the prophetic light ~
289 2, 172 | Secondly ~the degrees of this prophecy are differentiated according
290 2, 172 | to be a higher degree of prophecy when the prophet, ~whether
291 2, 172 | 26). In ~such like signs prophecy would seem to be the more
292 2, 172 | a still higher degree of prophecy when a prophet ~not only
293 2, 172 | the height of a degree of prophecy may be measured according
294 2, 172 | it is a higher degree of prophecy, ~if he who speaks or shows
295 2, 172 | there is a third kind of prophecy, wherein ~an intelligible
296 2, 172 | goes beyond the bounds of prophecy properly so ~called, as
297 2, 172 | consequently the degrees of ~prophecy are properly distinguished
298 2, 172 | stated above (Q[171], A[2]), prophecy is by way, not of ~an abiding
299 2, 172 | something consequent ~upon prophecy, as stated above (Q[171],
300 2, 172 | A[3]; Q[171], A[1]), in prophecy we may consider not only ~
301 2, 172 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: The prophecy of David approaches near
302 2, 172 | Whether there is a degree of prophecy in the blessed?~Aquin.:
303 2, 172 | that there is a degree of prophecy in the blessed. ~For, as
304 2, 172 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, prophecy is a "divine revelation."
305 2, 172 | voice from the earth in prophecy to blot out the wickedness
306 2, 172 | Para. 1/2~I answer that, Prophecy denotes vision of some supernatural
307 2, 172 | entirely lose ~the character of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[174] A[
308 2, 172 | has not the character of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[174] A[
309 2, 172 | Consequently the notion of prophecy is not applicable ~to Him
310 2, 172 | pertains to the ~nature of prophecy. It is not the same with
311 2, 172 | 1~Whether the degrees of prophecy change as time goes on?~
312 2, 172 | seem that the degrees of prophecy change as time goes ~on.
313 2, 172 | change as time goes ~on. For prophecy is directed to the knowledge
314 2, 172 | on." Therefore degrees of prophecy ~should be distinguished
315 2, 172 | course of time the degree of prophecy made progress.~Aquin.: SMT
316 2, 172 | and afterwards the gift of prophecy was in ~Christ's disciples
317 2, 172 | course of time the degree of prophecy advanced.~Aquin.: SMT SS
318 2, 172 | other prophets. Therefore prophecy did ~not advance in degree
319 2, 172 | As stated above (A[2]), prophecy is directed to the ~knowledge
320 2, 172 | Accordingly, if we speak ~of prophecy as directed to the Godhead
321 2, 172 | written (Prov. 29:18), "When prophecy shall ~fail, the people
322 2, 172 | persons having ~the spirit of prophecy, not indeed for the declaration
323 2, 173 | A[2]) of the light of prophecy; and in this way that light
324 2, 173 | rapture pertains somewhat to prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[175] A[
325 2, 174 | this gift and the grace of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[176] A[
326 2, 174 | excellent than the grace of prophecy?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[176] A[
327 2, 174 | excellent than the ~grace of prophecy. For, seemingly, better
328 2, 174 | marvel to all time": whereas ~prophecy is more pertinent to the
329 2, 174 | excellent than the gift of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[176] A[
330 2, 174 | directed to God, whereas by prophecy he is directed to ~man;
331 2, 174 | excellent than the gift of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[176] A[
332 2, 174 | not so with the gift of prophecy, as stated above (Q[171],
333 2, 174 | excellent than the ~gift of prophecy.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[176] A[
334 2, 174 | seem to be ~contained under prophecy, because the Scriptures
335 2, 174 | excellent than the gift of ~prophecy, particularly as regards
336 2, 174 | answer that, The gift of prophecy surpasses the gift of tongues,
337 2, 174 | A[2]) that the gift of prophecy consists in the mind itself
338 2, 174 | 174], A[2]), so also is prophecy more excellent than the ~
339 2, 174 | Secondly, because the gift of ~prophecy regards the knowledge of
340 2, 174 | Thirdly, because the gift of prophecy is more profitable. The
341 2, 174 | Cor. 14); first, because prophecy is more ~profitable to the
342 2, 174 | pertains to the gift of prophecy, his own mind would not
343 2, 174 | belongs to the ~excellence of prophecy that a man is not only enlightened
344 2, 174 | Reply OBJ 2: By the gift of prophecy man is directed to God in
345 2, 174 | On the ~other hand, by prophecy a man is directed both to
346 2, 174 | reducible to the gift of ~prophecy, inasmuch as the mind is
347 2, 175 | 2: Further, the grace of prophecy is greater than the grace
348 2, 175 | than its utterance. ~But prophecy is granted to women, as
349 2, 175 | Reply OBJ 2: The grace of prophecy consists in God enlightening
350 2, 176 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: Just as prophecy extends to whatever can
351 3, 7 | Whether in Christ there was prophecy?~(9) Whether there was the
352 3, 7 | Christ there was the gift of prophecy?~Aquin.: SMT TP Q[7] A[8]
353 3, 7 | there was not the gift of prophecy. ~For prophecy implies a
354 3, 7 | the gift of prophecy. ~For prophecy implies a certain obscure
355 3, 7 | Therefore we ought not to admit prophecy in Christ.~Aquin.: SMT TP
356 3, 7 | what is not possessed, so prophecy has to do with what is not
357 3, 7 | above ~(AA[3],4). Hence prophecy also ought not to be admitted
358 3, 7 | this does not pertain to prophecy, since they nowise touch
359 3, 7 | belongs to the nature of prophecy; but the ~comparison is
360 3, 7 | the ~one who hopes; but prophecy is of such things as are
361 3, 7 | Christ's ~beatitude; but prophecy is not.~Aquin.: SMT TP Q[
362 3, 11 | of wisdom or the gift of prophecy, or any other gift ~of the
363 3, 27 | of miracles and even of ~prophecy, just as Christ had them.
364 3, 27 | Christ. As to the use of prophecy, it is clear that she had ~
365 3, 30 | Conception was foretold by a prophecy of "predestination," which ~
366 3, 30 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: The prophecy of predestination is fulfilled
367 3, 30 | says (De Annunt. iii) that prophecy ~is more excellent if accompanied
368 3, 31 | Christ reigned contrary ~to prophecy, for He did not reign with
369 3, 35 | of a foreigner, ~that the prophecy of Jacob might be fulfilled (
370 3, 36 | through the spirit ~of prophecy, a certain familiarity with
371 3, 36 | star and the ~authority of prophecy revealed." Thus they "proclaim"
372 3, 43 | Lord the object of their prophecy, and gave Him great glory . ~. .
373 3, 60 | heareth the words of the prophecy ~of this book: if any man
374 Suppl, 37| 1/1~OBJ 5: Further, the prophecy of the Psalms is the most
375 Suppl, 37| tongues" to the psalmist; "prophecy" to ~the reader; and the "
376 Suppl, 39| 1 Para. 1/2~Reply OBJ 1: Prophecy is not a sacrament but a
377 Suppl, 39| can receive the gift ~of prophecy and the like, but not the
378 Suppl, 93| not even the spirit of prophecy touches the heart of the
379 Suppl, 96| the damned ~belongs to the prophecy of commination. Now the
380 Suppl, 96| of commination. Now the prophecy of commination ~is not always
381 Suppl, 96| them. ~Nevertheless the prophecy of commination is always
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