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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1
chapter Whether whatever is known by us with certitude is known in the eternal accounts themselves
chapter First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
chapter Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
chapter First he shows how he received wisdom
chapter Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
chapter Whether free choice unbendable by nature could be given to man
chapter Whether servile fear is a gift of the Holy Spirit divinely given
1 Whether the soul of Christ was wise by uncreated wisdom alone, or also by created wisdom together with the uncreated
1 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
1 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
1 First he shows how he received wisdom
1 Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
1 Distinction VI — text of the Master of the Sentences
1 Whether spiritual things have their own proper measure
1 Distinction 3. The text of the Master of the Sentences (Parts I and II).
2 Proemium of Saint Bonaventure to the first book of the Sentences
4 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
4 Whether the light made on the first day was corporeal or spiritual
4 Whether the soul of Adam was produced before the body, or afterward
4 Whether spiritual and corporeal substances were created simultaneously
4 Whether spiritual and corporeal substances were created simultaneously
5 On the integrity of marriage
5 On the integrity of marriage
5 On the fulness of understanding, insofar as it is the key of contemplation through the understanding of the Word uncreated, incarnate and inspired
5 What the comparison of the Word to wisdom or knowledge is
5 Whether free choice unbendable by nature could be given to man
5 Christ the one teacher of all
5 On the planting of Paradise
6 Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
8 Proemium of Saint Bonaventure to the first book of the Sentences
10 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
10 Whether according to a greater capacity of natural endowments greater gratuitous gifts are given by God
13 On the gift of the fear of the Lord
16 On the gift of the fear of the Lord
16 On the gift of the fear of the Lord
16 On the gift of the fear of the Lord
16 On poverty as to mendicancy
16 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
16 Whether there is any order and combination in the gifts of the Holy Spirit
16 Distinction XXXIV — text of the Master of the Sentences
16 Distinction XXXIV — text of the Master of the Sentences
16 Distinction XXXIV — text of the Master of the Sentences
16 Distinction XXXIV — text of the Master of the Sentences
16 Distinction XXXIV — text of the Master of the Sentences
18 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
21 First he shows how he received wisdom
24 Whether a good will has one sole end, or whether there can be several
25 Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
27 Doubts on the Letter of the Master
27 Whether for justification contrition is necessary
33 On the gift of wisdom
33 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
33 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
34 First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 2
chapter Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
chapter First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
chapter On the punishing of the Egyptians by their own death
chapter Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
5 Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
5 Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
10 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
12 On the punishing of the Egyptians by their own death
13 On the gift of piety
14 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
14 Whether a good will has one sole end, or whether there can be several
20 On the gift of the fear of the Lord
20 Whether it is necessary that attrition precede the justification of the wicked
22 Whether everyone who does penance for a fault finds pardon from God
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 3
chapter The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
chapter Whether good works done apart from charity avail toward a more tolerable punishment
1 On the gift of wisdom
7 Whether parents are more to be loved than children, or conversely
12 Whether it was fitting that the Son of God should assume human nature from the mass of perdition
20 On the third vision: the sixth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, and indeed in so far as they refresh the affection
21 On humility as to its act, namely whether it belongs to Christian perfection to make oneself vile for Christ
21 Secondly, on the punishing of the Canaanites and the Amorrhites
21 Whether exterior works add anything beyond a good intention by reason of their excellence and dignity
22 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
22 Here he calls us back, thirdly, from searching into lofty things
22 On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
22 On the third vision: the fifth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, that is, of the considerations that refresh the understanding and the affection, and first indeed of those that refresh the understanding
22 On the fourth precept
22 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
22 What is the formal cause, or the manner of proceeding, in these books of the Sentences
24 The curiosity of philosophy is described, first as to the consideration of natural things
24 Thirdly, on the indistinction of the good and the evil, which is treated in two ways
32 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
33 On the twofold punishment of sense
33 On the punishing of the Egyptians by their own death
33 Whether good works done apart from charity avail toward a more tolerable punishment
33 Whether the Church ought to have instituted that sacred order should impede marriage
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 4
chapter First he shows how he received wisdom
chapter Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part II)
3 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
3 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part II)
10 On the gift of piety
12 First he shows how he received wisdom
25 Whether the precept of confession belongs to the natural law
25 Whether the precept of confession belongs to the natural law
28 First he shows how he received wisdom
33 On the third vision: the sixth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, and indeed in so far as they refresh the affection
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 5
chapter Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
chapter Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
2 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
3 Whether there is a hell
4 Whether in anything it can happen to posit guilt without punishment following
5 Here the second is touched upon, namely the uncertainty of discernment
5 Whether a man ought always to be contrite
8 Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
10 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
14 On the gift of understanding
14 Distinction IX — text of the Master of the Sentences
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 6
chapter The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
chapter Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
chapter Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
2 Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
5 The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
15 Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
18 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
19 On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
20 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
23 The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
23 Whether this book, or theology, is for the sake of contemplation or that we may become good — that is, whether it is a speculative or a practical science
23 Whether the act of the gift of wisdom is reckoned in the cognition of the true, or in the affection of the good
34 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
37 Whether gratuitous gifts are to be loved out of charity
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 7
chapter The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
chapter The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
chapter Secondly, on the vanity of malice in subjects according to a threefold difference
chapter Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
chapter Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
chapter On the second occasion of sin, which is the vanity of security, it is treated in two ways
chapter Whether all adults are bound to confess
3 Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
6 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
8 On the second occasion of sin, which is the vanity of security, it is treated in two ways
16 The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
19 Whether it is licit to add anything in confession
19 Whether the damned have a material worm
25 Proemium of Saint Bonaventure to the first book of the Sentences
31 Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
38 Secondly, on the vanity of malice in subjects according to a threefold difference
40 Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 8
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 9
chapter On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
chapter On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
9 On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
9 Whether concupiscence is in the soul, or in the flesh as in a subject
9 Whether concupiscence is in the soul, or in the flesh as in a subject
11 On the gift of fortitude, second collation
24 Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
25 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 10
chapter On the vanity of imprudence, which is first to be detested on account of the present evil
chapter Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
chapter First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
chapter Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XVI, Part II)
1 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
1 By what kind of sin the woman sinned
2 On the gift of knowledge
2 Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
9 On the eighth, ninth and tenth precept
9 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
9 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
10 On the remedy against the vanity of avarice, since riches are to be despised for a threefold reason
10 Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
11 On the kingdom of God described in the gospel parables
13 The Master's Text — On the differences of sins in general
14 Whether it is lawful to swear by God
15 On the origin and distinction of the capital sins
15 Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
15 Whether the temptation of the flesh can be separated from the temptation of the devil
15 Whether sin must be divided by aversion and conversion as by diverse differences of sins
15 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Distinction XLII)
15 Whether Lucifer sinned by the sin of pride
17 On the vanity of imprudence, which is first to be detested on account of the present evil
17 Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 11
chapter Above was set forth the despising of the wise man and, on the other hand, his just commendation; here is added, thirdly, the promotion of fools
chapter Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
chapter The uselessness of curiosity is intimated, and present pleasure is commended
chapter On the remedy against the vanity of avarice, since riches are to be despised for a threefold reason
chapter Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
chapter Secondly, security arises from the appearance of a failure in the government of providence; which appearance is shown in two ways
chapter Secondly it is shown how pleasure is born from it
chapter Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
chapter On the twofold punishment of sense
chapter Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part I)
3 On the twofold punishment of sense
3 On the most holy Body of Christ
4 Secondly it is shown how pleasure is born from it
10 The uselessness of curiosity is intimated, and present pleasure is commended
10 On the remedy against the vanity of avarice, since riches are to be despised for a threefold reason
14 Secondly, riches are to be despised, because frequently they are not handed down to posterity
14 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
14 On the twofold punishment of sense
14 Whether punishment can be in anything without preceding guilt
14 Whether any punishment is from God
14 Distinction XXXVII — The Text of the Master
16 Doubts on the Master's text
19 On the vanity of avarice, and first on the consideration of it
22 Above was set forth the despising of the wise man and, on the other hand, his just commendation; here is added, thirdly, the promotion of fools
23 Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
27 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
27 Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
29 Above was set forth the despising of the wise man and, on the other hand, his just commendation; here is added, thirdly, the promotion of fools
29 Whether in the damned there are spiritual darknesses as to the act of remembering
32 Secondly, security arises from the appearance of a failure in the government of providence; which appearance is shown in two ways
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 12
chapter First, on the punishing of the Egyptians for a twofold sin, first for the unjust pressing down
2 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
2 Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
2 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part II)
3 First, on the punishing of the Egyptians for a twofold sin, first for the unjust pressing down
3 Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
3 Whether God wills that evils come about
3 Whether evil men are to be loved out of charity
7 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part II)
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 13
chapter The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
chapter Thirdly, he detests avarice, because riches frequently devolve upon strangers
chapter Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
chapter Secondly, the failure of order in the government of providence is shown in particular, and this in three ways
14 Whether it belongs to the flesh to tempt
14 Whether God ought to have permitted the man whom He foreknew would be overcome to be assailed through temptation
14 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XIX)
19 First he draws back from the likeness of the unjust, noting three things
19 Whether in the angels there is a mere personal distinction
19 Whether in the angels there is a mere personal distinction
19 Whether the Angel by natural love loves more the superior, or the equal, or the inferior.
19 Whether some fell from every order of Angels.
19 Whether consanguinity poses an impediment to marriage
27 Secondly, the failure of order in the government of providence is shown in particular, and this in three ways
30 The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
30 The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
30 Thirdly, he detests avarice, because riches frequently devolve upon strangers
30 Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
30 Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 14
chapter The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
chapter Secondly, on the vanity of malice in subjects according to a threefold difference
chapter On the vanity of avarice, and first on the consideration of it
chapter Thirdly, he detests avarice, because riches frequently devolve upon strangers
chapter Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
chapter First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
chapter First he shows how he received wisdom
3 Thirdly, he detests avarice, because riches frequently devolve upon strangers
3 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
4 Thirdly, he detests avarice, because riches frequently devolve upon strangers
5 Whether according to the order of charity one's own good is to be preferred to the good of one's neighbor
8 Secondly, on the vanity of malice in subjects according to a threefold difference
9 On the remedy against the vanity of avarice, since riches are to be despised for a threefold reason
10 Secondly, riches are to be despised, because frequently they are not handed down to posterity
14 Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
19 There follows the treatise of this book
19 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
19 Lombard's text: On the ministry of the Angels in respect of men
20 Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
22 First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
22 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
22 First he shows how he received wisdom
22 Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
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chapter First he shows how he received wisdom
chapter Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
chapter Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
3 On the fulness of understanding, insofar as it is the key of contemplation through the understanding of the Word uncreated, incarnate and inspired
3 Doubts concerning the Letter of the Master (Distinction XIV)
3 Doubts concerning the Letter of the Master (Distinction XIV)
5 On the qualities required in the hearers of the divine word, and on Christ the medium of all the sciences
5 On the fulness of wisdom, in which discourse must be ended: namely on the gate and the form of wisdom
5 On the fulness of understanding, insofar as it is the key of contemplation through the understanding of the Word uncreated, incarnate and inspired
5 First he shows how he received wisdom
5 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
9 Whether one is bound as to the mode to confess out of charity
14 On the gift of counsel
14 Whether God ought to have made man impeccable
14 Whether Christ had or assumed the power of sinning
14 Whether Christ had or assumed the power of sinning
14 Whether God ought to have imposed obligatory commandments on man
30 Distinction XXXII — The Text of the Master
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 16
chapter Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
1 Thirdly, he detests avarice, because riches frequently devolve upon strangers
5 Whether all sensible things were made for the sake of man
16 Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
20 Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 17
chapter Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
chapter Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
chapter Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
1 On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
1 Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
1 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
1 Whether man is truly the image of God.
1 Whether man was at the same moment of time created in things of grace and in things of nature
2 Whether man was at the same moment of time created in things of grace and in things of nature
5 The uselessness of curiosity is intimated, and present pleasure is commended
6 Whether the obligation of the Decalogue's commandments is attended to according to the law of nature or the written law
6 Whether the obligation of the Decalogue's commandments is attended to according to the law of nature or the written law
14 Whether the Angels ought to have been deputed to the guardianship of fallen man.
14 Whether the formal character of the image is found more principally in the Angel than in the soul
14 Whether the formal character of the image is found more principally in the Angel than in the soul
26 On confession (the Master's text, Chaps. I–V, pp. 413–417)
26 On confession (the Master's text, Chaps. I–V, pp. 413–417)
26 On confession (the Master's text, Chaps. I–V, pp. 413–417)
26 On confession (the Master's text, Chaps. I–V, pp. 413–417)
26 On confession (the Master's text, Chaps. I–V, pp. 413–417)
26 On confession (the Master's text, Chaps. I–V, pp. 413–417)
26 On confession (the Master's text, Chaps. I–V, pp. 413–417)
26 Whether one is bound as to the mode to confess out of charity
27 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
30 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
31 First he draws back from the likeness of the unjust, noting three things
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 18
chapter Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
chapter Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
chapter The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
chapter First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
chapter On the twofold punishment of sense
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
chapter Whether venial and mortal sin agree in aversion
1 On corporeal nature as regards its coming-to-be
1 On the manner of describing the foresaid in sacred Scripture
1 Doubts concerning the text of the Master
1 Whether matter was produced in perfect actuality.
1 Lombard's text: On the constitution of corporeal nature
1 Whether spiritual and corporeal substances were created simultaneously
1 Whether circumcision ought to have ceased
8 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
19 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
19 On the qualities required in the hearers of the divine word, and on Christ the medium of all the sciences
20 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
20 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
23 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
30 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
30 The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
30 On the twofold punishment of sense
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 19
chapter Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
2 On the gift of wisdom
4 Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
4 Whether the worship of latria may be offered to Christ's adversary without sin
26 Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 20
chapter The turning to the enjoyment of delightful things and the return to the consideration of useful things
chapter On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
chapter Secondly, on the punishment of loss
chapter First he shows how he received wisdom
chapter Whether one can make satisfaction by fasting
7 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
8 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
9 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
9 Secondly, on the punishment of loss
12 Whether one can make satisfaction by fasting
13 Secondly, as regards the defect of government, when a foolish prelate is set over others
17 On the vanity of imprudence, which is first to be detested on account of the present evil
22 Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
31 On the eighth, ninth and tenth precept
32 The turning to the enjoyment of delightful things and the return to the consideration of useful things
32 First he shows how he received wisdom
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 21
chapter The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
chapter The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
chapter Secondly, on the punishing of the Canaanites and the Amorrhites
chapter On the twofold punishment of sense
chapter On the twofold punishment of sense
chapter Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
2 On the third vision: the fifth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, that is, of the considerations that refresh the understanding and the affection, and first indeed of those that refresh the understanding
2 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Part II)
4 On the passion of Christ as regards the outcome of the passion
11 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
11 Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
14 Secondly, on the punishing of the Canaanites and the Amorrhites
16 Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
23 Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
24 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
25 The manifestation of his curiosity in the works of opulence
26 On the third vision: the seventh and last treatment, which treats of the right way and method by which the fruits of Scripture are received, or by which one comes through knowledge and holiness to wisdom
29 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
30 Distinction 10. The text of the Master of the Sentences.
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chapter Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
6 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XVI, Part I)
9 Secondly, the failure of order in the government of providence is shown in particular, and this in three ways
11 Whether by deliberative will the damned would rather not be than be thus
13 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 23
chapter On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
chapter Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
chapter On the punishing of the Egyptians by their own death
chapter First he draws back from the likeness of the unjust, noting three things
9 On the second precept of the decalogue
9 Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
12 Whether it is lawful to swear by God
22 First he draws back from the likeness of the unjust, noting three things
28 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
29 On the punishing of the Egyptians by their own death
29 Whether God knows things other than himself
29 Whether God knows things other than himself
29 Whether God knows things other than himself
29 The text of the Master (Lombard), Distinction XLV — On the abodes of souls and on suffrages for the dead
38 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 24
chapter Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
chapter On the third vision, which is that of the understanding instructed through Scripture: the first treatment, in which the spiritual understandings of Scripture are treated
chapter On the second vision: the second treatment, which is on the threefold firmness of faith
chapter Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
chapter First he shows how he received wisdom
chapter First he shows how he received wisdom
chapter Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
chapter Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
chapter Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
chapter On the kingdom of God described in the gospel parables
3 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
5 On the third vision: the fifth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, that is, of the considerations that refresh the understanding and the affection, and first indeed of those that refresh the understanding
5 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
5 Text of the Master, Distinction II (Chs. 1–5)
5 Proemium of Saint Bonaventure to the first book of the Sentences
6 On the fourth vision, namely that of the understanding suspended through contemplation: the first treatment, which treats in general of the threefold object of this contemplation, or of the contemplation of the heavenly hierarchy, of the Church militant, and of the human mind made hierarchic
6 On the second vision: the second treatment, which is on the threefold firmness of faith
6 On the second vision: the second treatment, which is on the threefold firmness of faith
6 First he shows how he received wisdom
7 On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
7 On the third vision, which is that of the understanding instructed through Scripture: the first treatment, in which the spiritual understandings of Scripture are treated
7 On the kingdom of God described in the gospel parables
8 First he shows how he received wisdom
11 Doubts concerning the text of the Master
13 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
20 What the matter of extreme unction is
21 First he shows how he received wisdom
21 Whether the matter of confirmation is necessary
23 On the third vision: the seventh and last treatment, which treats of the right way and method by which the fruits of Scripture are received, or by which one comes through knowledge and holiness to wisdom
24 First he shows how he received wisdom
26 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
26 On the steps of the ascent into God and on the speculation of him through his vestiges in the universe
26 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
26 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
27 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
31 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
31 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
32 First is treated the error of those practising idolatry
35–40 On the fulness of understanding, insofar as it is the key of contemplation through the understanding of the Word uncreated, incarnate and inspired
41 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
41 Proemium of Saint Bonaventure to the first book of the Sentences
42 On the third vision: the fifth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, that is, of the considerations that refresh the understanding and the affection, and first indeed of those that refresh the understanding
42 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
46 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 25
chapter Secondly, on the punishment of loss
chapter First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
chapter By what kind of sin the woman sinned
7 Whether in different times other and other sacraments ought to have been instituted, or always the same ones
8 First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
26 On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
33 Whether the repudiation of a wife ought to have been permitted
34 Secondly, on the punishment of loss
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chapter Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
20 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
20 Whether the Supreme Pontiff can dispense in a matter of a vow
20 Whether the Supreme Pontiff can dispense in a matter of a vow
24 On the third vision, which is that of the understanding instructed through Scripture: the first treatment, in which the spiritual understandings of Scripture are treated
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chapter Secondly, as regards the defect of government, when a foolish prelate is set over others
chapter Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security
chapter Secondly it is shown how pleasure is born from it
chapter Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part I)
chapter What contrition is according to its substance
1 On poverty as to renunciation
4 Secondly, as regards the defect of government, when a foolish prelate is set over others
4 Secondly it is shown how pleasure is born from it
6 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part I)
10 Whether consanguinity poses an impediment to marriage
12 On the fulness of wisdom, in which discourse must be ended: namely on the gate and the form of wisdom
28 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security
28 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security
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chapter On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
chapter Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
chapter Whether all are bound to love their enemies as to affection
1 On humility as to its act, namely whether it belongs to Christian perfection to make oneself vile for Christ
3 Whether all are bound to love their enemies as to affection
28 Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
28 On the third vision: the seventh and last treatment, which treats of the right way and method by which the fruits of Scripture are received, or by which one comes through knowledge and holiness to wisdom
29 On the gift of wisdom
29 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
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chapter The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
chapter Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
chapter On poverty as to mendicancy
chapter On the extermination of the firstborn in Egypt
13 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
15 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
16 Thirdly, four teachings for having prudence
16–18 On the extermination of the firstborn in Egypt
20 Secondly, the failure of order in the government of providence is shown in particular, and this in three ways
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chapter The uselessness of curiosity is intimated, and present pleasure is commended
chapter Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
chapter First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
chapter First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
9 Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
17 Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
23 The uselessness of curiosity is intimated, and present pleasure is commended
24 A treatment of grace is set first, according to its rise, its use and its fruit
24 On the gift of piety
24 Whether according to the order of charity one's own good is to be preferred to the good of one's neighbor
24 On satisfaction
24 By which works it comes about that satisfaction is made
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chapter On the vanity of avarice, and first on the consideration of it
chapter On the remedy against the vanity of avarice, since riches are to be despised for a threefold reason
1 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
2 Whether the purgation of purgatory takes place through material fire
2 Whether the purgation of purgatory takes place through material fire
3 On the vanity of avarice, and first on the consideration of it
8 Secondly, riches are to be despised, because frequently they are not handed down to posterity
9 Whether trinity and supreme necessity stand together
10 Doubts concerning the text of the Master
10 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Distinction XXIII)
10 Whether the power of sinning is in us from God
10 Whether the power of sinning, as such, is evil
10 Whether that man, namely Christ, could sin
10 The Master's Text — Distinction XII (Chapters I–III)
18 Fourthly, four teachings for having justice
23 On the remedy against the vanity of avarice, since riches are to be despised for a threefold reason
24 On the remedy against the vanity of avarice, since riches are to be despised for a threefold reason
27 Secondly it is shown how pleasure is born from it
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chapter The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
chapter Secondly, the failure of order in the government of providence is shown in particular, and this in three ways
9 On the gift of the fear of the Lord
9 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
9 Secondly, the failure of order in the government of providence is shown in particular, and this in three ways
15 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
22 On the gift of counsel
24 Whether the act of the gift of counsel is to take counsel
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chapter First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
chapter Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
5 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
5 Secondly, on the punishing of the Canaanites and the Amorrhites
15 First he draws back from the likeness of the unjust, noting three things
15 Whether the Angels ought to have been deputed to the guardianship of fallen man.
15 Whether Christ had a guardian Angel
15 Whether God made the angel evil
15 Whether synderesis belongs to the genus of cognition or of affection
18 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
25 First, on the threefold justice of man with respect to God
29 Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
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chapter Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
chapter On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
chapter Secondly, riches are to be despised, because frequently they are not handed down to posterity
chapter Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
chapter Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
chapter Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
chapter Whether free choice can be bound as to its use on account of the unfitness of the body
chapter Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part II)
chapter Whether wicked ministers give the Sacrament and the reality of the Sacrament
1 Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
1 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
1 Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
2 Secondly, riches are to be despised, because frequently they are not handed down to posterity
2 Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
5 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
6 Whether, if the first parents had stood in the state of innocence, they could ever have been deceived
6 Whether free choice can be bound as to its use on account of the unfitness of the body
6 Whether in the demons there is foreknowledge concerning future things
7 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
10 Thirdly, he detests avarice, because riches frequently devolve upon strangers
10 Prooemium of the commentary on Ecclesiastes
19 Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
21 Whether almsgiving must be done from one's own goods, justly acquired and necessary
21 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (Dist. XV, Part II)
23 Whether in adults the power of sacrifice was required as a remedy for original sin
23 Whether almsgiving must be done from one's own goods, justly acquired and necessary
24 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
24 Distinction XL — text of the Master of the Sentences
30 Whether wicked ministers give the Sacrament and the reality of the Sacrament
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chapter Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
chapter On the vanity of avarice, and first on the consideration of it
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
9 On the gift of counsel
17 On the gift of counsel
17 On the vanity of avarice, and first on the consideration of it
20 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
20 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
20 Whether it is licit to add anything in confession
23 Distinction XLVI — The Master's Text
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chapter Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
chapter Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
chapter First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
7 Proemium to the fourth book of the Sentences
23 Secondly are set forth the teachings of wisdom, through which a remedy is applied against the vanity of folly
23 First he takes a reason from the peril of the office of superiors
25 Secondly, against the concupiscence that has been found the remedy of wisdom is given from a fourfold consideration
25 Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
28 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
32 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
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chapter The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
chapter The uselessness of curiosity is intimated, and present pleasure is commended
chapter At what time it was more fitting for the Son of God to become incarnate
3 Secondly he shows in three ways how much he loved wisdom
9 Secondly a remedy is given against the vanity of security arising from the defect of the retribution of justice
13 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
32 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
33 Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
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chapter Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
chapter The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
chapter On the vanity of malice, first in rulers, described in a fourfold order
chapter The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
1 The curiosity of philosophy is described, first as to the consideration of natural things
1 The same is proved in particular as to rise and setting, as to state, use and manner of conversation
2 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
3 Doubts concerning the text of the Master
10 Whether baptism removes every penalty
11 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
11 On the vanity of malice, first in rulers, described in a fourfold order
11 Thirdly is treated the commendation of the true God
13 Punishment which is pure affliction is described generally
13 The reproof of his curiosity for the vanity he found
15 The curiosity of philosophy is described, first as to the consideration of natural things
22 On the third vision: the second treatment, which begins to treat of the sacramental figures of Scripture, first in general, and then of the twelve principal mysteries signifying Christ
29 On poverty as to mendicancy
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chapter Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
1 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
9 Secondly, he provokes to the likeness of the just in two ways
13 On the gift of fortitude, second collation
14 On the gift of fortitude, second collation
14 On the fourth vision: the fourth treatment, which continues to treat of the third object of this vision, which is the soul itself made hierarchic
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chapter Secondly the vanity of the mutability of things is considered according to the being which they have in the human understanding
chapter On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
chapter First is treated the error of those practising idolatry
chapter Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
chapter On the twofold punishment of sense
chapter On the extermination of the firstborn in Egypt
chapter Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
chapter Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
1 On the third vision: the fifth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, that is, of the considerations that refresh the understanding and the affection, and first indeed of those that refresh the understanding
1 On the second vision, that of the understanding uplifted by faith: the first treatment, which treats of the height of faith
2 On the third vision, which is that of the understanding instructed through Scripture: the first treatment, in which the spiritual understandings of Scripture are treated
4 On the fourth vision: the second treatment, which treats specially of the first object of the understanding suspended through contemplation, namely of the consideration of the heavenly hierarchy
4 Prooemium of the commentary on Wisdom
7 Doubts on the letter of the Master (Part II)
10 On the second vision, that of the understanding uplifted by faith: the first treatment, which treats of the height of faith
12 On the fulness of understanding, insofar as it is the key of contemplation through the understanding of the Word uncreated, incarnate and inspired
14 Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
22 On the twofold punishment of sense
22 Lombard's text — On the work of the second, third, and fourth days (Chapters I–X).
22 Lombard's text — On the work of the second, third, and fourth days (Chapters I–X).
22 Lombard's text — On the work of the second, third, and fourth days (Chapters I–X).
22 Lombard's text — On the work of the second, third, and fourth days (Chapters I–X).
26 Secondly is treated the detestation of idols, in four ways
29 Secondly the vanity of the mutability of things is considered according to the being which they have in the human understanding
29 Doubts on the letter of the Master
29 Doubts on the letter of the Master
29 Doubts concerning the text of the Master (on the sixth and seventh precepts forbidding concupiscence, and on the diversity of the Sacraments of the two Laws)
30 First is treated the error of those practising idolatry
32 Whether the act of love toward God has a measure
34 On the first occasion of sin, which is proneness to sin through concupiscence, it is treated in two ways
34 Thirdly, on the indistinction of the good and the evil, which is treated in two ways
35 On the extermination of the firstborn in Egypt
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chapter On the punishing of the Egyptians by their own death
chapter First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
10 On the third vision: the fifth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, that is, of the considerations that refresh the understanding and the affection, and first indeed of those that refresh the understanding
14 On the third vision: the sixth treatment, which treats of the contemplations of Scripture signified through the fruits, and indeed in so far as they refresh the affection
15 First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
16 On the remedy against the vanity of malice, from which a threefold disorder arises
16 On the third vision: the third treatment, which, continuing the preceding one, first shows how in the twelve principal mysteries antichrist too is displayed; then begins to treat of the infinite heavenly contemplations sprouting from the seeds and fruits of Scripture
16 Whether, with Adam sinning, his body could have been perpetuated through eating of the tree of life
16 Whether Christ merited for us the opening of the gate
16 On the planting of Paradise
20 On humility as to its act, namely whether it belongs to Christian perfection to make oneself vile for Christ
20 Whether in the same order of Angels there is a perfect equality, or a certain gradation
20 Whether equality is to be posited among the gratuitous habits
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chapter Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
chapter On the extermination of the firstborn in Egypt
3 Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
3 On the punishing of the Egyptians by their own death
20 On the extermination of the firstborn in Egypt
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chapter The curiosity of philosophy is described, secondly as to the consideration of moral things
15 The curiosity of philosophy is described, secondly as to the consideration of moral things
16 On the gift of wisdom
22 Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
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1 Proemium to the fourth book of the Sentences
13 On the third vision: the second treatment, which begins to treat of the sacramental figures of Scripture, first in general, and then of the twelve principal mysteries signifying Christ
17 On the fourth vision: the fourth treatment, which continues to treat of the third object of this vision, which is the soul itself made hierarchic
17 On the eighth, ninth and tenth precept
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chapter Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
6 On the qualities required in the hearers of the divine word, and on Christ the medium of all the sciences
6 On the fourth vision, namely that of the understanding suspended through contemplation: the first treatment, which treats in general of the threefold object of this contemplation, or of the contemplation of the heavenly hierarchy, of the Church militant, and of the human mind made hierarchic
6 Secondly the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust in the judgement itself, as to three things
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4 First the state of the just is compared with the state of the unjust before the judgement, in three ways
7 Thirdly he exhorts to the acquiring of wisdom through reasons taken from its effects, and first from the benefits pertaining to the promotion of the friends of God
11 Thirdly he shows how devoutly he asked wisdom of God
23 On the gift of wisdom