Creation and the Supernatural OrderCreation and the Supernatural Order

• AberturaAbertura

Part I — CreationCreation

• AberturaAbertura

Chapter I — The Universe Created by GodThe Universe Created by God

• Sect. 111The Origin of All Things by Creation Out of NothingThe Origin of All Things by Creation Out of Nothing

• Sect. 112Simultaneous Beginning of the World and of TimeSimultaneous Beginning of the World and of Time

• Sect. 113God the Conservator of All ThingsGod the Conservator of All Things

• Sect. 114God the Principle of All Created ActionGod the Principle of All Created Action

Chapter II — The Universe Created for GodThe Universe Created for God

• Sect. 115Essential Relation of Creatures to God as the Final Object of Their Being, Activity, and TendenciesEssential Relation of Creatures to God as the Final Object of Their Being, Activity, and Tendencies

• Sect. 116The Providence of GodThe Providence of God

• Sect. 117The World the Realization of the Divine IdealThe World the Realization of the Divine Ideal

Chapter III — The AngelsThe Angels

• Sect. 118The Nature, Existence, and Origin of the AngelsThe Nature, Existence, and Origin of the Angels

• Sect. 119Attributes of the Angels—incorruptibility and Relation to SpaceAttributes of the Angels—incorruptibility and Relation to Space

• Sect. 120The Natural Life and Work of the AngelsThe Natural Life and Work of the Angels

• Sect. 121Number and Hierarchy of the AngelsNumber and Hierarchy of the Angels

Chapter IV — The Material UniverseThe Material Universe

• Sect. 122Theological Doctrines Concerning the Material World GenerallyTheological Doctrines Concerning the Material World Generally

• Sect. 123The Doctrinal Portions of the Mosaic HexahemeronThe Doctrinal Portions of the Mosaic Hexahemeron

Chapter V — ManMan

• Sect. 124Interpretation of Gen. 1:26: “Let Us Make Man to Our Image and Likeness.”Interpretation of Gen. 1:26: “Let Us Make Man to Our Image and Likeness.”

• Sect. 125Man the Image of GodMan the Image of God

• Sect. 126The Likeness to God in Man and WomanThe Likeness to God in Man and Woman

• Sect. 127Essential Constitution of ManEssential Constitution of Man

• Sect. 128Production of the First Woman—the Essence of MarriageProduction of the First Woman—the Essence of Marriage

• Sect. 129Reproduction of Human NatureReproduction of Human Nature

• Sect. 130Descent of All Mankind from One Pair of Progenitors, and the Consequent Unity of the Human RaceDescent of All Mankind from One Pair of Progenitors, and the Consequent Unity of the Human Race

• Sect. 131Division and Order of the Vital Forces in ManDivision and Order of the Vital Forces in Man

• Sect. 132The Spiritual Side of Human NatureThe Spiritual Side of Human Nature

• Sect. 133The Animal Side of Man’s NatureThe Animal Side of Man’s Nature

• Sect. 134The Natural Imperfections or the Animal Character of the Spiritual Life (“Ratio Inferior”) in Man, and Its ConsequencesThe Natural Imperfections or the Animal Character of the Spiritual Life (“Ratio Inferior”) in Man, and Its Consequences

• Sect. 135Natural Destiny of Rational Creatures—their Position in the UniverseNatural Destiny of Rational Creatures—their Position in the Universe

Part II — The Supernatural OrderThe Supernatural Order

• AberturaAbertura

Chapter I — General Theory of the Supernatural and of GraceGeneral Theory of the Supernatural and of Grace

• Sect. 136Notion of the Supernatural and of SupernatureNotion of the Supernatural and of Supernature

• Sect. 137General Notion of Divine GraceGeneral Notion of Divine Grace

• Sect. 138The Chief Errors Concerning the SupernaturalThe Chief Errors Concerning the Supernatural

Chapter II — Theory of the Absolutely SupernaturalTheory of the Absolutely Supernatural

• Sect. 139Doctrine of Holy Scripture on the Supernatural Communion with God, Considered Especially as Communion by Adoptive SonshipDoctrine of Holy Scripture on the Supernatural Communion with God, Considered Especially as Communion by Adoptive Sonship

• Sect. 140The Teaching of Tradition on Supernatural Union with God: Especially on the “Deification” of the CreatureThe Teaching of Tradition on Supernatural Union with God: Especially on the “Deification” of the Creature

• Sect. 141Eternal Life in the Beatific VisionEternal Life in the Beatific Vision

• Sect. 142The Supernatural in Our Life on Earth (“In Statu VIŒ”)The Supernatural in Our Life on Earth (“In Statu VIŒ”)

• Sect. 143The Elevating Grace Necessary for Salutary ActsThe Elevating Grace Necessary for Salutary Acts

• Sect. 144Elevating Grace Considered as a Supernatural Habit of the Mental Faculties—the Theological VirtuesElevating Grace Considered as a Supernatural Habit of the Mental Faculties—the Theological Virtues

• Sect. 145The State of Grace the Nobility of the Children of GodThe State of Grace the Nobility of the Children of God

• Sect. 146The State of Grace, Continued—the Holy Ghost, the Substantial Complement of Accidental GraceThe State of Grace, Continued—the Holy Ghost, the Substantial Complement of Accidental Grace

• Sect. 147The State of Grace (Concluded)—its Character of New Creation—grace and Free WillThe State of Grace (Concluded)—its Character of New Creation—grace and Free Will

• Sect. 148Relation of Nature and Natural Free Will to Grace—the “Obediential” Faculty—the Absolute Gratuity of GraceRelation of Nature and Natural Free Will to Grace—the “Obediential” Faculty—the Absolute Gratuity of Grace

• Sect. 149Relation of Nature to Grace (Continued)—the Process by Which Nature Is Raised to the State of GraceRelation of Nature to Grace (Continued)—the Process by Which Nature Is Raised to the State of Grace

• Sect. 150Nature’s Vocation to Grace by a Law of the CreatorNature’s Vocation to Grace by a Law of the Creator

• Sect. 151Function of the Supernatural Order in the Divine Plan of the UniverseFunction of the Supernatural Order in the Divine Plan of the Universe

Chapter III — Theory of the Relatively SupernaturalTheory of the Relatively Supernatural

• Sect. 152The Supernatural Endowment of Mans Nature as Distinct from the AngelsThe Supernatural Endowment of Mans Nature as Distinct from the Angels

Chapter IV — Concrete Realization of the Supernatural OrderConcrete Realization of the Supernatural Order

• Sect. 153The Supernatural in the Angelic WorldThe Supernatural in the Angelic World

• Sect. 154The Supernatural in MankindThe Supernatural in Mankind