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Prima Scriptura, Sola Scriptura and Sola Ecclesia

April 25, 2015 By EO Leave a Comment

Prima Scriptura, Sola Scriptura and Sola Ecclesia

by Tony-Allen Cucolo Does the belief in prima scriptura inevitably lead one to believe either in sola scriptura or sola ecclesia? First, let’s define some terms: Prima Scriptura is the name given by many as a counter for sola scriptura. The idea is that while scripture is not the sole rule of faith in the […]

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“No doctrine concerning the divine and saving mysteries of the faith, however trivial, may be taught without the backing of the holy Scriptures. We must not let ourselves be drawn aside by mere persuasion and cleverness of speech. Do not even give absolute belief to me, the one who tells you these things, unless you receive proof from the divine Scriptures of what I teach. For the faith that brings us salvation acquires its force, not from fallible reasonings, but from what can be proved out of the holy Scriptures.” Cyril of Jerusalem (ca. 313-386)

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