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To provide a clear statement of the Catholic doctrine on the nature of biblical inspiration. To describe the evolution of the canon. To offer an introduction to principles and methods for interpreting the Bible (i.e., hermeneutics).

Inspiration: Key Bible passages: 2Timothy 3:16-17 and 2Peter 1:19-21 Vatican II on Biblical Inspiration: Dei Verbum – Nos. 11-26 Catechism of the Catholic Church: Nos. 101-141 Biblical Canon: The process by which the canon was defined The Catholic Canon as opposed to the Orthodox, Protestant and Jewish Canons Hermeneutics: Biblical Hermeneutics in general Exercises and examples of methods and approaches for interpreting the Bible

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