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

#### *On the incarnation with respect to the nature assumed.*

*And because in man the whole of human nature had been corrupted by sin, etc.*

### DIVISION OF THE TEXT.

Above the Master treated of the incarnation with respect to the person assuming; in this part he treats of the same with respect to the nature assumed. Now this part is divided into three parts. In the first of these he determines the truth [of the matter]. In the second he refutes errors, there: *They are therefore not to be heard,* etc. In the third he removes a certain doubt, there: *But if it is asked whether the Word [took on] flesh,* etc.

The first part is divided into two parts. In the first of these the Master determines concerning the nature assumed with respect to the integrity of its parts. Secondly, with respect to order, there: *The Son of God therefore assumed flesh and a soul.* But the subdivisions of the parts are manifest in the text.

### TREATMENT OF THE QUESTIONS.

For the understanding of this part, questions arise concerning three things. And it is asked first concerning the nature assumed with respect to the fittingness of the union.

Secondly, it is asked with respect to the integrity of the parts.

Thirdly, it is asked with respect to the necessity of the disposition or of the means.

Concerning the first, three things are asked.

First it is asked whether there is greater fittingness for union in a rational nature than in the whole universe.

Secondly it is asked whether there is greater fittingness in man than in an Angel.

Thirdly, whether there is greater fittingness for union in a whole species than in a single individual.