Holy books ”” sacred scripture ”” always need interpreters. This is true of the Jewish commentaries and expositions. It is true of Christian commentaries, sermons and reflections. To say that the Bible is the Church’s book is to say that it reflects the common faith of the Church. It is that common faith and tradition which are embodied in the teaching of the Church; just as the scriptures are normative for testing new teaching both doctrinal and ethical.
Geoffrey Rowell: The Bible needs interpreters but reflects the common faith of the whole Church
Posted in Theology, Theology: Scripture
Good Catholic view of Scripture. Scripture belongs to the Church, which has produced scripture from the revelation given it. The Word is the Living Christ, present in His body, the church. It precedes scripture and stands above it.
rob k (#1),
Yes, I think that puts it well.
The Word is the Living Christ. The Word precedes Scripture and stands above it. Rather than [i]being[/i] The Word, Scripture [i]sets forth[/i] The Word.
Stabill – Thx. Do you agree with me that conflicting ecclesiologies in Anglicanism are really are our deepest divide?