The authority of the Bible in evangelical tradition

Authors

  • Janusz Podzielny Uniwersytet Opolski, Wydział Teologiczny

Keywords:

The Bible, sola scriptura, Martin Luther, Reformation, Evangelical Lutheran Churches

Abstract

The Bible in protestant tradition inherits exceptional meaning. There is nothing else along with The Bible that would present of equal or similar value for evangelical theology. Highest merits for elaborating such great respect to the Holy Scripture shall be awarded to the Father of Reformation – Martin Luther. In accordance with the sola scriptura reformative rule formed by him, the only normative value in the life and faith of Evangelical Churches is presented by the Bible. Such position is adopted by all post-Reformation Churches continuously. The rejection of Magisterium Ecclesiae may however lead to the risk of polysemantic and subjective interpretation of biblical chapters by the worshipers of evangelical denomination.

Published

2011-06-30

How to Cite

Podzielny, J. (2011). The authority of the Bible in evangelical tradition. Śląskie Studia Historyczno-Teologiczne, 44(1), 142–148. Retrieved from https://trrest.vot.pl/ojsus/index.php/ssht/article/view/16461

Issue

Section

Scientific articles