|
Prologue |
In the next place we must consider matrimony. We must treat of it (1) as directed to an office of nature; (2) as a sacrament; (3) as considered absolutely and in itself. Under the first head there are four points of inquiry:(1) Whether it is of natural law?(2) Whether it is a matter of precept?(3) Whether its act is lawful?(4) Whether its act can be meritorious? |