Abstract

Continuing with the theme of what can be known of God apart from Revelation, this chapter turns to three beliefs that are absolutely fundamental to the thinking of Thomas Aquinas. These are: that God is everywhere; that God is unchangeable; and that God is eternal. The third topic is addressed in some detail, and includes discussion of Aquinas on time, and on why God is eternal. The last part of the chapter discusses Aquinas’ views on eternity in the light of contemporary criticism, indicating the objections most frequently raised, and what Aquinas might have said against these.