Bible reading questions

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I am a person that just reads the Bible as a daily devotional. I leave the interpetation to the Church Magisterium. I love to read and allow the Holy Spirit to use the words to inspire me. I’m really not worried about what the greek, latin or aramaic (not sure if spelled right) renderings are, the church is my teacher. Am I really wrong about this? When I have a deeper question, I look to The Catechism, and usually find an answer. For this reason I am content with reading the RSV-SCE, JB & NJB.
 
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I am a person that just reads the Bible as a daily devotional. I leave the interpetation to the Church Magisterium. I love to read and allow the Holy Spirit to use the words to inspire me. I’m really not worried about what the greek, latin or aramaic (not sure if spelled right) renderings are, the church is my teacher. Am I really wrong about this? When I have a deeper question, I look to The Catechism, and usually find an answer. For this reason I am content with reading the RSV-SCE, JB & NJB.
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It sounds like you have a very humble and balanced approach to the Word of God. Some, who are catechists or apologists, may need more than this, but if more regular Catholics approached the Scriptures as you do, the Church would be the stronger for it, and the world would be the better for it. God bless you.
 
Bauerice,

I agree with every word Fidelis said in his reply. Keep it up!
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Thanks guys for responding. I appreciate those who feel a need to dig deeper. I also understand VERY FEW have the education and opportunity to do so. Since there are no original documents most have to rely on translations in languages they can read. Thats one reason God has given us the church.
 
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I am a person that just reads the Bible as a daily devotional. I leave the interpetation to the Church Magisterium. I love to read and allow the Holy Spirit to use the words to inspire me. I’m really not worried about what the greek, latin or aramaic (not sure if spelled right) renderings are, the church is my teacher. Am I really wrong about this? When I have a deeper question, I look to The Catechism, and usually find an answer. For this reason I am content with reading the RSV-SCE, JB & NJB.
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If you do want to go deeper, there are a number of excellent commentaries by Catholic scholars written in English.
 
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I am a person that just reads the Bible as a daily devotional. I leave the interpetation to the Church Magisterium. I love to read and allow the Holy Spirit to use the words to inspire me. I’m really not worried about what the greek, latin or aramaic (not sure if spelled right) renderings are, the church is my teacher. Am I really wrong about this? When I have a deeper question, I look to The Catechism, and usually find an answer. For this reason I am content with reading the RSV-SCE, JB & NJB.
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The Magisterium is the only authoritative interpretor of Scripture, but we are all called to study and to interpret the Scriptures. When you interpret, do not contradict Church teaching. But you will not get as much benefit from the Scriptures if you take the attitude that you should read it, but not try to interpret it.

You do not need to worry about the other languages, the English version of the Bible is still the inspired word of God (although some translation errors are possible).

The Catechism is a good resource, but it does not contain the entire Catholic faith, nor does it contain every teaching of the Faith. So you should extend your studies beyond the Catechism.

Ron Conte
 
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