Question 172 — The Cause of Prophecy

We must now consider the cause of prophecy. Under this head there are six points of inquiry:

(1) Whether prophecy is natural?

• (2) Whether it is from God by means of the angels?
• (3) Whether a natural disposition is requisite for prophecy?
• (4) Whether a good life is requisite?
• (5) Whether any prophecy is from the demons?
• (6) Whether prophets of the demons ever tell what is true?