The Sources of Theological KnowledgeThe Sources of Theological Knowledge

Part I — The Objective Principles of Theological KnowledgeThe Objective Principles of Theological Knowledge

Chapter I — Divine RevelationDivine Revelation

• Sect. 1Notion of Revelation—three Degrees of RevelationNotion of Revelation—three Degrees of Revelation

• Sect. 2The Nature and Subject-Matter of Natural RevelationThe Nature and Subject-Matter of Natural Revelation

• Sect. 3The Object and Necessity of a Positive Revelation—its Supernatural CharacterThe Object and Necessity of a Positive Revelation—its Supernatural Character

• Sect. 4The Subject-Matter of Supernatural Revelation—mysteriesThe Subject-Matter of Supernatural Revelation—mysteries

• Sect. 5The Province of RevelationThe Province of Revelation

• Sect. 6Progress of RevelationProgress of Revelation

Chapter II — The Transmission of RevelationThe Transmission of Revelation

• Sect. 7The Protestant Theory and the Catholic Theory Concerning the Mode of Transmitting and Enforcing RevelationThe Protestant Theory and the Catholic Theory Concerning the Mode of Transmitting and Enforcing Revelation

• Sect. 8Further Explanation of the Catholic TheoryFurther Explanation of the Catholic Theory

• Sect. 9Demonstration of the Catholic TheoryDemonstration of the Catholic Theory

• Sect. 10Organization of the Teaching Apostolate—its Relations with the Two Powers and the Two Hierarchical Orders Instituted by ChristOrganization of the Teaching Apostolate—its Relations with the Two Powers and the Two Hierarchical Orders Instituted by Christ

• Sect. 11Organization of the Apostolate (Continued).—organization of the Teaching BodyOrganization of the Apostolate (Continued).—organization of the Teaching Body

• Sect. 12Organization of the Apostolate (Continued)—the Auxiliary Members of the Teaching BodyOrganization of the Apostolate (Continued)—the Auxiliary Members of the Teaching Body

• Sect. 13Organization of the Apostolate (Continued)—organic Union Between the Teaching Body and the Body of the FaithfulOrganization of the Apostolate (Continued)—organic Union Between the Teaching Body and the Body of the Faithful

• Sect. 14Organization of the Apostolate (Concluded)—external and Internal Indefectibility of Doctrine and Faith in the Church—recapitulationOrganization of the Apostolate (Concluded)—external and Internal Indefectibility of Doctrine and Faith in the Church—recapitulation

• Sect. 15Gradual Progress in the Transmission of Revelation—apostolic Deposit: Ecclesiastical Tradition: Rule of FaithGradual Progress in the Transmission of Revelation—apostolic Deposit: Ecclesiastical Tradition: Rule of Faith

Chapter III — The Apostolic Deposit of RevelationThe Apostolic Deposit of Revelation

• Sect. 16Holy Scripture the Written Word of GodHoly Scripture the Written Word of God

• Sect. 17Holy Scripture as a Source of Theological KnowledgeHoly Scripture as a Source of Theological Knowledge

• Sect. 18The False and Self-Contradictory Position of Holy Scripture in the Protestant SystemThe False and Self-Contradictory Position of Holy Scripture in the Protestant System

• Sect. 19The Position and Functions of Holy Scripture in the Catholic SystemThe Position and Functions of Holy Scripture in the Catholic System

• Sect. 20Decisions of the Church on the Text and Interpretation of ScriptureDecisions of the Church on the Text and Interpretation of Scripture

• Sect. 21The Oral Apostolic Deposit—tradition, in the Narrower Sense of the WordThe Oral Apostolic Deposit—tradition, in the Narrower Sense of the Word

Chapter IV — Ecclesiastical TraditionEcclesiastical Tradition

• Sect. 22Origin and Growth of Ecclesiastical TraditionOrigin and Growth of Ecclesiastical Tradition

• Sect. 23The Various Modes in Which Traditional Testimony Is Given in the ChurchThe Various Modes in Which Traditional Testimony Is Given in the Church

• Sect. 24Documentary Tradition, the Expression of the Living TraditionDocumentary Tradition, the Expression of the Living Tradition

• Sect. 25Rules for Demonstrating Revealed Truth from Ecclesiastical TraditionRules for Demonstrating Revealed Truth from Ecclesiastical Tradition

• Sect. 26The Writings of the FathersThe Writings of the Fathers

• Sect. 27The Writings of TheologiansThe Writings of Theologians

Chapter V — The Rule of FaithThe Rule of Faith

• Sect. 28The Rule of Faith Considered Generally; and Also Specially in Its Active SenseThe Rule of Faith Considered Generally; and Also Specially in Its Active Sense

• Sect. 29Dogmas and Matters of OpinionDogmas and Matters of Opinion

• Sect. 30Definitions and Judicial Decisions Considered GenerallyDefinitions and Judicial Decisions Considered Generally

• Sect. 31Papal Judgments and Their InfallibilityPapal Judgments and Their Infallibility

• Sect. 32General CouncilsGeneral Councils

• Sect. 33The Roman Congregations—local or Particular CouncilsThe Roman Congregations—local or Particular Councils

• Sect. 34Dogmatic CensuresDogmatic Censures

• Sect. 35Development of DogmaDevelopment of Dogma

• Sect. 36The Chief Dogmatic Documents—creeds and DecreesThe Chief Dogmatic Documents—creeds and Decrees

Part II — Theological Knowledge Considered in Itself, or SubjectivelyTheological Knowledge Considered in Itself, or Subjectively

• AberturaAbertura

Chapter I — FaithFaith

• Sect. 37Etymology of the Various Words Used for Faith—the True Notion of FaithEtymology of the Various Words Used for Faith—the True Notion of Faith

• Sect. 38Nature of Theological FaithNature of Theological Faith

• Sect. 39The Formal Object or Motive of FaithThe Formal Object or Motive of Faith

• Sect. 40The Subject-Matter of FaithThe Subject-Matter of Faith

• Sect. 41The Motives of CredibilityThe Motives of Credibility

• Sect. 42Faith and GraceFaith and Grace

• Sect. 43Man’s Co-Operation in the Act of Faith—faith a Free ActMan’s Co-Operation in the Act of Faith—faith a Free Act

• Sect. 44The Supreme Certitude of FaithThe Supreme Certitude of Faith

• Sect. 45Necessity of FaithNecessity of Faith

Chapter II — Faith and UnderstandingFaith and Understanding

• Sect. 46Doctrine of the Vatican Council on the Understanding of FaithDoctrine of the Vatican Council on the Understanding of Faith

• Sect. 47Theological KnowledgeTheological Knowledge

• Sect. 48Scientific Character of TheologyScientific Character of Theology

• Sect. 49The Rank of Theology Among the SciencesThe Rank of Theology Among the Sciences

• Sect. 50The Three Great Branches of Theology—fundamental, Positive, and SpeculativeThe Three Great Branches of Theology—fundamental, Positive, and Speculative

• Sect. 51Relation Between Reason and FaithRelation Between Reason and Faith

• Sect. 52Theology as a Sacred ScienceTheology as a Sacred Science

• Sect. 53Progress of Theological ScienceProgress of Theological Science