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Dei Verbum
Dei Verbum
This Revelation is
interpreted through
Scripture and Tradition.
Scripture is the Word of God
written through the inspiration of
the Holy Spirit (dual authorship).
Scripture is inerrant in
matters concerning man’s
salvation.
Because of the authority given by Christ
through Apostolic Succession, the Magisterium
(teaching office of the Church) compiled the
books that are presently part of the Canon we
consider the Bible today.
Matt 23:9
“So it was not you who sent me here, but God; and
he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all
his house and ruler over all the land in Egypt”
Gen 45:8
“But you are not to be called ‘rabbi,’ for you have one teacher,
and you are all brethren. And call no man father on earth,
for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called
‘masters,’ for you have one master, the Christ.”
Matt 23:8-10
What did Jesus mean?
Jesus did this often in Scripture…see Matt 5:29, 18:9 Mark 9:47
The same thing holds true for Scripture. God has revealed Truth; Truth
cannot contradict itself. Revelation interpreted through Scripture must
support Revelation interpreted through Tradition and visa versa.
John 10:30
In this verse, one can see both the distinction and the unity
believed in the doctrine of the Trinity. It agrees with and supports
the analogy of faith.
Because Scripture is the inspired Word of God, we can interpret two
senses as we read to understand more fully what God has revealed.
A sign is something
that points to St. Augustine uses the example of
something else. smoke and fire…one points to the other.
Example:
Ps 61
C. The Anagogical Sense
Example:
Even in the moments following the fall, God was beginning to reveal
His plan for man’s salvation!
Exegesis
Catholic exegesis is the careful study of
Scripture according to these rules of
interpretation.