Dei Verbum (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation)
Dei Verbum
Authority: Second Vatican Council / Pope Paul VI
Official Summary & Scope
The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, establishing the divine inspiration of Holy Scripture, the sacred unity of Tradition and Scripture, and the authentic interpretation of the Magisterium.
Opening Proclamation (Incipit)
"Hearing the word of God with reverence and proclaiming it with faith, the sacred synod takes its direction from these words of St. John: "We announce to you the eternal life which dwelt with the Father and was made visible to us.""
Related Formation Lessons
Introduction to Catholic Theology & Doctrine