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What sacred texts are involved within Christianity, especially for the sub-traditions of Catholicism and Protestantism? What is the importance and role of these texts within the religion? How do these impact on the beliefs, doctrine, and how an adherent lives their life? How do these texts act as a bond for that religious community throughout the world?
- A reply before 7th would be appreciated, thank-you for your time and thoughts.
Maxine, a thorough answer to your inquiries would require a lenghty treatise, far beyond the scope of this service.
However, I'll provide some relevant thoughts about Catholicism:
The revelation of God is normative for both belief[faith]and action [morals]. So, the divine texts and message contain the pattern upon which Catholics are called to adhere, obey, and observe in their faith and morals. Thus, these truths are the bonds that join the believers around the world into a coherent and mystical body.
For a discussion of the two sources of divine revelation: written scripture and oral tradition, I refer you to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs, 74-141,availablbe online at
www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm
The index at the end of the text offer further topics that relate to these paragraphs.
If these suggestions fail, feel free to write again.
Best wishes, Maxine.
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A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Experience
I have taught at three universities and two colleges. My published works include one book, several articles in scholarly journals, and numerous book reviews.
I hold a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, Italy; a license in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome; a license in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.Additionally, I earned a master's degree in English from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and a bachelor of journalism from the same university.
I have been a member of the Catholic Biblical Association of America for 40 years. I am a former member of Society of Biblical Literature.I have spoken on academic topics to local, national, and international groups.
Education/Credentials
I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas.
I also have a master's degree in English.
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