Catechism of the Catholic Church §119 — excerpt
"It is the task of exegetes to work, according to these rules, towards a better understanding and explanation of the meaning of Sacred Scripture in order that their research may help the Church to form a firmer judgement.
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Also cites: DV 12 # 3 · St. Augustine, Contra epistolam Manichaei 5, 6: PL 42, 176