Catholic scholars justly regard Biblical introduction as a theological science. They are indeed fully aware of the possibility of viewing it in a dif… - Francis Gigot

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Catholic scholars justly regard Biblical introduction as a theological science. They are indeed fully aware of the possibility of viewing it in a different light, of identifying it with a literary history of the various books which make up the Bible. They distinctly know that this is actually done by many writers outside of the Church, who are satisfied with applying to the Holy Scriptures the general principles of historical criticism.

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About Francis Gigot

Francis Ernest Gigot (1859– 14 June 1920) was a French Sulpician priest.

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Alternative Names: Francis Ernest Charles Gigot

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