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Bible Note: Hank, I feel I have probably not done justice to this subject about which so much has been written. I have tried to stick strictly to the biblical roots of the subject. The dogmatic documents on Papal Infallibility are very narrow in scope. Only under very limited specific circumstances does the doctrine apply and only in matters of faith and morals. All other circumstances do not apply and it has rarely been exercised outside of a Council setting and then only after extensive consultation with bishops worldwide. I am not going to post Church Council document on the subject because it seems inappropriate on this list and seems likely to generate more heat than light. You can find the Vatican I document at the following link. It is rather formal in tone and structure like most official church document. http://www.ewtn.com/library/COUNCILS/V1.HTM#6 The Vatican II document on that touches on the subject can be found at the following link: http://www.ewtn.com/library/COUNCILS/V2CHURCH.HTM starting at paragraph 18 as you scroll down. If I had to recommend a single book on the subject it would be: Jesus, Peter and the Keys, A Scriptural Handbook on the Papacy By Scott Butler, Norman Dahlgren and David Hess It is an exhaustive treatment that cites Catholic and Protestant scholars along with the Scripture and the Fathers. I assume like very other book in print it can probably be found at Amazon.com if you have that much interest. I have taken the time to read the archives of your other earlier posts as well as your profile. I enjoy your style of humor and repartee. It is somewhat reminiscent of J. Vernon McGee’s style. It seems only fair you should know something about me. We have an insurance background in common. I am a claims adjuster with prior police experience. I grew up in Washington D.C. and have lived in Baltimore for 33 years. I was raised in a large Catholic family. We did read and discuss the bible at home as well as hear it at Mass. I often wonder what Church all those other Catholics went to who say they never heard scripture there and were told not to read the Bible. Thanks you for your patience. I think I will take a break. |