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After the foregoing we must consider the first production of man, concerning which there are four subjects of treatment:
(1) the production of man himself;
(2) the end of this production;
(3) the state and condition of the first man;
(4) the place of his abode.
Concerning the production of man, there are three things to be considered:
(1) the production of man's soul;
(2) the production of man's body;
(3) the production of the woman.
Under the first head there are four points of inquiry:
(1) Whether man's soul was something made, or was of the Divine substance?
(2) Whether, if made, it was created?
(3) Whether it was made by angelic instrumentality?
(4) Whether it was made before the body?
FIRST ARTICLE [I, Q. 90, Art. 1]
Whether the Soul Was Made or Was of God's Substance?
Objection 1: It would seem that the soul was not made, but was God's substance. For it is written (Gen. 2:7): "God formed man of the slime of the earth, and breathed into his face the breath of life, and man was made a living soul." But he who breathes sends forth something of himself. Therefore the soul, whereby man lives, is of the Divine substance.
Obj. 2: Further, as above explained (Q. 75, A. 5), the soul is a simple form. But a form is an act. Therefore the soul is a pure act; which applies to God alone. Therefore the soul is of God's substance.
Obj. 3: Further, things that exist and do [not] differ are the same. But