Aquinas' understanding of revelation as divine teaching

Aquinas views revelation as divine teaching and emphasizes the role of the divine teacher in imparting God's knowledge to humanity. He draws a connection between revelation and the moral life, presenting it as essential for reaching mankind's ultimate end. Aquinas highlights the need for trust and faith in receiving divine teaching, which enables rational reflection on the content of revelation. He argues that revelation is a participation in the beatific knowledge enjoyed by the saints, offering a foretaste of the eschatological vision of God. Aquinas' theology of revelation sees it as a sacramental knowledge that enables communion with God.