Sources & Augustine Flashcards
Sola Scriptura
Latin for ‘scripture alone’. It is a theological doctrine that states that the Bible is the sole source of authority for Christian faith.
Concept of Sola Scrip
- Focuses on scripture
- Became prominent during Protestant Reformation
- Individuals are encouraged to interpret the Bible themselves
Canonicity of Bible
Church considers Bible as canon and holds it as the foundation of its faith
Old Testament
(How many books & what it contains)
Has 46 books - made up of Hebrew Scriptures
New Testament
(How many books & what it contains)
27 books - made up of gospels, acts, epistles, revelation
Development of Catholic Canon
- Early Church - Recognition of writings began
- Fourth Century - Official recognition of the canon began
- Medieval Period - Canon became accepted
Writings recognized -> official recognition -> becoming canon
Council of Nicea (325 AD)
Addressed theo issues, but also indirectly influenced canon by establishing New Test. as a distinct collection of books
Council of Rome (382 AD)
Pope DamaSUS I issued a decree recognizing Old & New Test. canons
omg typo
Council of Carthage (397 AD)
Reaffirmed the canon of both testaments and rejected certain apocryphal books
St. Augustine’s Perspective of Sola Scriptura
Didn’t believe in it cuz he thought Tradition played a crucial role in understanding Scripture and found value in both ScripTrad
St. Auggy’s Views on Bible Canonicity
Belief that the Church had the authority to determine the canon. His writings contributed to the process of recognizing which books are canon
Influence of St. Auggy’s Teachings
- Impact on the definition of canon
- Emphasized the importance of Tradition
- Acknowledges church’s role in interpreting Scripture
Keywords: influenced canon, belief in tradition and chruch’s authority
