Summa Theologiae by St Thomas Aquinas
TP: Treatise On The Incarnation
Q46 The Passion Of Christ
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In proper sequence we have now to consider all that relates to Christ's leaving the world. In the first place, His Passion; secondly, His death; thirdly, His burial; and, fourthly, His descent into hell.

With regard to the Passion, there arises a threefold consideration: (1) The Passion itself; (2) the efficient cause of the Passion; (3) the fruits of the Passion.

Under the first heading there are twelve points of inquiry:

A1 Whether it was necessary for Christ to suffer for men's deliverance?

A2 Whether there was any other possible means of delivering men?

A3 Whether this was the more suitable means?

A4 Whether it was fitting for Christ to suffer on the cross?

A5 The extent of His sufferings;

A6 Whether the pain which He endured was the greatest?

A7 Whether His entire soul suffered?

A8 Whether His Passion hindered the joy of fruition?

A9 The time of the Passion;

A10 The place;

A11 Whether it was fitting for Him to be crucified with robbers?

A12 Whether Christ's Passion is to be attributed to the Godhead?

 
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