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Often appears with: scripture and its interpretation · scriptural authority · naming principles · language, naming, and meaning · angelic orders
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“in the names of the angelic orders it is necessary to observe that the proper name of each order expresses its property.” Thomas, Aquinas, Saint, Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) · insight
Aquinas argues that Scripture’s names for angelic orders fit each order’s proper property, distinguishing naming by property, excess, or participation, so each order’s name reflects what it adequately signifies.
Whether the Orders of the Angels Are Properly Named? Objection 1: It would seem that the orders of the angels are not properly named. For all the heavenly spirits are called angels and heavenly virtues. But common names should not be appropriated to individuals. Therefore the orders of the angels and virtues are ineptly named. Obj. 2: Further, it belongs to God alone to be Lord, according to the words, "Know ye tha…