[annalex]

And he is absolutely right that no one can read the Bible for himself and arrive at Catholic theology.

Father Matthias Premm did not say that, and in fact the opposite is true. However, reading comprehension is a good thing, especially if one were to read the Bible all by himself. Not being personal... not personal...

[Forest Keeper]

FK: And he is absolutely right that no one can read the Bible for himself and arrive at Catholic theology.

Father Matthias Premm did not say that, and in fact the opposite is true.

Of course he said that, here is that part of the quote:

"...the teaching office of the Church is more important than the Bible: only an infallible Church can tell us what books belong to Scripture, and only an infallible Church can interpret the true meaning of Sacred Scripture; no one can do this for himself. ..."

It is obvious that the "true meaning" is not apparent from the text because ONLY your Magisterium can see it. Therefore, the lay reader cannot possibly arrive at "the truth", your Church's interpretation, by simply reading the scriptures. He is fairly clear about this. How do you deny this?