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• The Biblical Commission —     The Biblical Commission     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Biblical Commission     A committee of Cardinals at Rome who, with the assistance of consultors, have to secure the observance of the prescriptions contained in the Encyclical… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Pontifical Biblical Commission — The Pontifical Biblical Commission is a committee of Cardinals, aided by consultors, who meet in Rome to ensure the proper interpretation and defense of Sacred Scripture. This function was outlined in the encyclical Providentissimus Deus .The… …   Wikipedia

• Biblical Criticism (Higher) —     Biblical Criticism (Higher)     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Biblical Criticism (Higher)     Biblical criticism in its fullest comprehension is the examination of the literary origins and historical values of the books composing the Bible, with… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Biblical Exegesis —     Biblical Exegesis     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Biblical Exegesis     Exegesis is the branch of theology which investigates and expresses the true sense of Sacred Scripture.     The exegete does not inquire which books constitute Sacred… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Biblical hermeneutics — refers to methods of interpreting the Bible. It is part of the broader hermeneutical question, relating to the problem of how one is to understand religious texts. By definition, this is a theological act, i.e., part of the discourse of a faith… …   Wikipedia

• Biblical Geography —     Biblical Geography     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Biblical Geography     With the exception of the didactic literature, there is no book in the Bible which, to a greater or less extent, does not contain mention of, or allusions to, the… …   Catholic encyclopedia

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• The Forerunner — (1981 1994) was a publication that emphasized reformation of society and biblical worldview. The monthly newspaper was published by Maranatha Campus Ministries from 1981 to 1989. Contributing editors and correspondents from Russia, Ukraine, China …   Wikipedia

• biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …   Universalium

• The Bible and history — Part of a series on The Bible …   Wikipedia