The importance of Church Tradition in Bible interpretation

The interpretation of the Sacred Scripture, a topic particularly dear to the Pope, is of vital importance to the Christian faith and the life of the Church. This was Benedict XVI's affirmation during his speech to the Pontifical Biblical Commission.Recalling Vatican Council II and Church Tradition, the Pope noted that the interpretation of Scripture must always be compared with, inserted into, and authenticated by the living tradition of the Church.Only the ecclesial context enables the understanding of Sacred Scripture as the authentic Word of God that becomes the guide, norm and rule for the life of the Church and the spiritual growth of the faithful.This entails the rejection of all subjective inte ...

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