[hopefulpilgrim]

I've just been reading OTT's "Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma" and the Catholic Encyclopedia (at www.newadvent.com) on the subject of Holy Scripture. I have read about the inerrancy of Scripture, the divine inspiration of Scripture, and the authenticity of Scripture, but no where do I find anything about the AUTHORITY of Scripture....is this because Scripture possesses no authority for catholics? or because the authority of Scripture is obvious due to the fact that it is INSPIRED by God, AUTHENTIC, and INERRANT?

[dignan3]

These links may be helpful:

Vatican II, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation(Dei Verbum)
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Par. 51-73, The Revelation of God
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Par. 74-100, Transmission of Divine Revelation
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Par. 101-141, Sacred Scripture

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