Theological Term of the Week 
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 8:56PM
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middle knowledge
A (supposed) third type of divine knowledge posited in Molinism, knowledge that exists logically between God’s natural knowledge and his free knowledge. It consists of God’s knowledge of what every possible creature would do in any possible set of circumstances, but because it’s logically prior to God’s free knowledge, it is independent of his will or decree. Also called scientia media.

Learn more:

  1. Paul Helm: Molinism 101
  2. James White: Explanation and Refutation of Middle Knowledge
  3. Turretinfan: Middle Knowledge - Part 2

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