ST I-II, q. 99

Of the Precepts of the Old Law

We must now consider the precepts of the Old Law; and (1) how they are distinguished from one another; (2) each kind of precept. Under the first head there are six points of inquiry:

(1) Whether the Old Law contains several precepts or only one?

(2) Whether the Old Law contains any moral precepts?

(3) Whether it contains ceremonial precepts in addition to the moral precepts?

(4) Whether besides these it contains judicial precepts?

(5) Whether it contains any others besides these?

(6) How the Old Law induced men to keep its precepts.

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  1. a. 1Whether the Old Law contains only one precept?
  2. a. 2Whether the Old Law contains moral precepts?
  3. a. 3Whether the Old Law comprises ceremonial, besides moral, precepts?
  4. a. 4Whether, besides the moral and ceremonial precepts, there are also judicial precepts?
  5. a. 5Whether the Old Law contains any others besides the moral, judicial, and ceremonial precepts?
  6. a. 6Whether the Old Law should have induced men to the observance of its precepts, by means of temporal promises and threats?

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