The literal sense is the meaning conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation: “All other senses of Sacred Scripture are based on the literal.” – CCC 116
In addition, the best way to find Catholic doctrines based on Divine Revelation is to use the “Index of Citations”, page 689, following paragraph 2865, of the* Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition.*
By the way. Bible means Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
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