Of Vows (TWELVE ARTICLES)
We must now consider vows, whereby something is promised to God.
Under this head there are twelve points of inquiry:
A[1] What is a vow?
A[2] What is the matter of a vow?
A[3] Of the obligation of vows;
A[4] Of the use of taking vows;
A[5] Of what virtue is it an act?
A[6] Whether it is more meritorious to do a thing from a vow, than without a vow?
A[7] Of the solemnizing of a vow;
A[8] Whether those who are under another's power can take vows?
A[9] Whether children may be bound by vow to enter religion?
A[10] Whether a vow is subject to dispensation or commutation?
A[11] Whether a dispensation can be granted in a solemn vow of continence?
A[12] Whether the authority of a superior is required in a dispensation from a vow?
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