ST I-II, q. 101
Of the Ceremonial Precepts in Themselves
We must now consider the ceremonial precepts: and first we must consider them in themselves; secondly, their cause; thirdly, their duration. Under the first head there are four points of inquiry:
(1) The nature of the ceremonial precepts;
(2) Whether they are figurative?
(3) Whether there should have been many of them?
(4) Of their various kinds.
Articles
- a. 1Whether the nature of the ceremonial precepts consists in their pertaining to the worship of God?
- a. 2Whether the ceremonial precepts are figurative?
- a. 3Whether there should have been man ceremonial precepts?
- a. 4Whether the ceremonies of the Old Law are suitably divided into sacrifices, sacred things, sacraments, and observances?