Professional Documents
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Introduction
Second Vatican Council
(1962-65) stressed the value of
Scripture in theology.
“Soul of theology”
Relativist Approach
Erudite Study
Introduction
“Good News”
Life-giving Word
Nature and Purpose of Scripture
The Inspired Word of God
The Inspired Word of God
Divine inspiration
The Inspired Word of God
Both God and human beings were the real authors of the whole of
Scripture
“That truth which God wanted put into sacred writings for the sake
of our salvation” (DV 11)
The Inspired Word of God
Scriptural narratives
make known a God who
is not silent, nor distant
from His people.
The Living Word of God
God’s “today” is
everyday.
The Living Word of God
God’s Self-Revelation
God’s Self-communication
God’s Self-Revelation
God’s Self-communication