ST II-II, q. 172

Of the Cause of Prophecy

We must now consider the cause of prophecy. Under this head there are six points of inquiry:

(1) Whether prophecy is natural?

(2) Whether it is from God by means of the angels?

(3) Whether a natural disposition is requisite for prophecy?

(4) Whether a good life is requisite?

(5) Whether any prophecy is from the demons?

(6) Whether prophets of the demons ever tell what is true?

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether prophecy can be natural?
  2. a. 2Whether prophetic revelation comes through the angels?
  3. a. 3Whether a natural disposition is requisite for prophecy?
  4. a. 4Whether a good life is requisite for prophecy?
  5. a. 5Whether any prophecy comes from the demons?
  6. a. 6Whether the prophets of the demons ever foretell the truth?

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