Saint Thomas Aquinas Eucharist and Philosophy 1Q Flashcards
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Summa theologiae also spelled as?
Summa theologica
is a systematic compendium of
theology written by Thomas Aquinas
Roman Catholicism
what year Saint Thomas Aquinas written a theology in Roman Catholicism?
1265 and 1273
He intended it to be the sum of all known learning as explained according to the philosophy of?
Aristotle
What part is this? Deals primarily with God
First Part
How many questions are discussed in the first part of the content?
119 questions
Define the scope of the first part of the content
-Existence and nature of God
-The Creation, angels
-The work of the six days of Creation
-The essence and nature of man
-Divine government
What part is this? deals with man
Second Part
How many questions are discussed in the second part of the content?
303 questions
Define the scope of the second part of the content
-purpose of man
-habits
-types of law
-vices and virtues
-prudence and justice
-fortitude and temperance graces, and
-the religious versus the secular life
What part is this? deals with Christ
Third Part
How many questions are discussed in the third part of the content?
90 questions
Define the scope of the third part of the content
-Incarnation
-the Sacraments
-the Resurrection
What’s the Summa Theologica title?
theological summary
What is the main purpose of the “Summa Theologica”?
To describe the relationship between God and man and explain how man’s reconciliation with the Divine is made possible through Christ.
His most famous work and a compendium of Catholic Doctrine during his time
Summa Theologica
What two key themes are discussed in the “Summa Theologica”?
How we came from God and how we can return to Him, along with a discussion on virtues and grace.
Five ways to believe God exist
- Motion
- Cause and Effect
- Existence
- Progression
- Design
What inspired Thomas Aquinas to compose the liturgical prayers for the Feast of Corpus Christi?
-His love for the Eucharist
-the source and summit of faith
-inspired him to compose the liturgical prayers for the Feast of Corpus Christi at the request of Pope Urban XI.
What’s the meaning of this word?
Panis Angelicus
(Bread of Angels)
What’s the meaning of this word?
Adoro te Devote
(Humbly I adore Thee)
What’s the meaning of this word?
O Salutaris Hostia
(O Saving Victim)
What’s the meaning of this word?
Pange Lingua
(Now, my Tongue, the
Mystery telling)
What’s the meaning of this word?
Tantum Ergo Sacramentum
(Come Adore)
