(determinatio) and response to first argument (responsiones ad obiecta)—biblical texts play a prominent role. Frequently they express a counterargument from authority that is taken with utmost seriousness in the otherwise strictly rational discussion. There can be no question that the theology Thomas develops is biblical theology. His term for theology is sacred doctrine (sacra doctrina), a synonym for sacred page (sacra pagina), scriptural truth unfolded by the doctors of the church. The outline