Single Idea 1865

[catalogued under 28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections]

Full Idea

It is heresy to teach that what is absolutely impossible according to nature cannot be brought about by God or another agent.

Gist of Idea

It is heresy to teach that natural impossibilities cannot even be achieved by God

Source

Anon (Par) (The Condemnation of 1277 [1277], §17)

Book Reference

Hyman,A./Walsh,J.: 'Philosophy in the Middle Ages' [Hackett 1973], p.586