FAITH OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Roman Catholic Holy Bible  By Edward Matulanya  Here are meaning, development, Inspiration and Authority, and Role of Sacred Scripture According to the Roman Catholic Church. 1. Definition of Sacred Scripture In Roman Catholic teaching, Sacred Scripture refers to the collection of writings inspired by God and recognized by the Church as the authoritative Word of God. It is not merely human literature but is divinely inspired and a guide for faith and moral living (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], 1994, §81). 2. Development and History of Sacred Scripture A. Old Testament The Old Testament consists of writings produced before the birth of Christ, mainly in Hebrew with some Aramaic portions, written roughly between 1200–100 BCE (McKenzie, 2018). It was formed through oral traditions and written texts reflecting the religious, historical, and moral life of Israel. Key Sections  Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Historical Books: Joshua, Judg...