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111 But since Sacred Scripture is inspired, there is another and no less important principle of correct interpretation, without which Scripture would remain a dead letter. "Sacred Scripture must be read and interpreted in the light of the same Spirit by whom it was written." ⁷⁷ The Second Vatican Council indicates three criteria for interpreting Scripture in accordance with the Spirit who inspired it. ⁷⁸

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PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

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SECTION ONE: "I BELIEVE"-"WE BELIEVE"

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CHAPTER TWO: GOD COMES TO MEET MAN

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ARTICLE 3: SACRED SCRIPTURE

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77 DV 12 § 3.

78 Cf. DV 12 § 4.

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