Angelicum Thomistic Institute

Thomas von Aquin und die Zehn Gebote | Ludger Schwienhorst-Schönberger

Nov 24, 2025
Ludger Schwienhorst-Schönberger, an academic lecturer in Thomistic theology, dives deep into Thomas Aquinas's interpretation of the Ten Commandments. He explores the integration of divine law within Aquinas’s framework, emphasizing its role in guiding rational beings towards God. The discussion highlights the harmony between law and love, the necessity of positive divine law, and the moral implications regarding human actions and intentions. Intriguingly, Schwienhorst-Schönberger addresses the nuanced view on anger and outlines the importance of inner thoughts under divine law.
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INSIGHT

Law As Teleological Guidance

  • Thomas sees divine law as a rational, teleological guide that helps creatures reach their end in God.
  • The law orders human reason toward God's love rather than imposing arbitrary commands.
ANECDOTE

GPS Analogy For The Law

  • Schwienhorst-Schönberger compares law to a GPS voice that directs you toward your own goal.
  • The example shows law helps accomplish ends already present in our nature.
INSIGHT

Fourfold Structure Of Law

  • Thomas distinguishes eternal, natural, divine and human law as participatory levels of one ordered whole.
  • These laws interrelate through participatio rather than standing in isolation.
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