The Thomistic Institute Dei Verbum: Holy Scripture as a Mirror of God | Prof. Katherine Sonderegger
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Sep 30, 2016 Prof. Katherine Sonderegger discusses the relevance of Dei Verbum in modern times, the complexities of interpreting Holy Scriptures, contrasts between Vatican I and De Verbum in divine revelation, the church's journey through scriptural passages, the Bible as a mirror of God, and the distinction between human interpretation and divine agency within the text.
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Witnessing the Enthronement
- Katherine Sonderegger witnessed the enthronement of the Holy Gospel at the Second Vatican Council as a schoolgirl.
- This event deeply moved her and sparked a lifelong interest in Dei Verbum.
Dei Verbum's Significance
- Dei Verbum, the dogmatic constitution on divine revelation, is considered the foundational text of Vatican II.
- It is generative and gives rise to conflict, re-appraisal, and re-interpretation.
Is Scripture a Book?
- Sonderegger questions whether scripture is properly a book, challenging the conventional understanding.
- She uses analogies like Homer's sagas, plays, and musical scores to highlight the limitations of viewing the Bible solely as a written text.