Dist. 8, Part 2, Divisio Textus
by St. Bonaventure
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### COMMENTARY ON DISTINCTION VIII.
### Part II.

*Of the power of the demons with respect to men.*

**"This also seems most worthy of consideration," etc.**

FOR THE TEXT OF THE MASTER, SEE ABOVE, P. 209.

### DIVISION OF THE TEXT.

Above, the Master treated of the power of the demons, and also of the good spirits, with respect to bodies similar to those of men. In this part he treats of the power and authority of the demons with respect to men. And this part is divided into four sections. In the first the Master determines the truth [of the matter]; in the second he confirms [it] by the authority of the Gospel, there: *That they enter into men* etc. In the third, however, he explains [it] by the authority of Gennadius, there: *But of this Gennadius* etc. In the fourth and last he explains it by the authority of the priest Bede, there: *Bede also upon that place* etc.

### TREATMENT OF THE QUESTIONS.

For the understanding of this part, six points fall to be considered.

First it is asked whether the demons can dwell in human bodies.

Secondly, whether they slip into souls.

Thirdly, whether they can delude the human senses.

Fourthly, whether they can implant thoughts.

Fifthly, whether they can inflame affections.

Sixthly, whether they can scrutinize the secrets of our conscience.

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