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'''Magisterium''' is a Latin term (from ''magister'' "teacher") designating the official teaching office of the authorized living teaching authority of the catholic orthodox [[Christianity|Christian church]]. According to the [[Catholic Church]] the only correct and valid understanding of the revealed [[Christianity|Christian]] [[doctrine]] of [[salvation]] and the [[Bible]] can be obtained only by taking account of both Sacred Scripture and Apostolic Tradition as interpreted by the authentic catholic Christian Living Magisterium under the promised guidance of [[God]] the [[Holy Spirit]]. The teachings of the Magisterium are magisterial teachings, most often set forth in magisterial documents, such as the [[Second Vatican Council|Documents of Vatican II]], or the promulgated teachings of [[ecumenical council]]s.

'''Magisterium''' is a Latin term (from ''magister'' "teacher") designating the official teaching office of the authorized living teaching authority of the catholic orthodox [[Christianity|Christian church]]. According to the [[Catholic Church]] the only correct and valid understanding of the revealed [[Christianity|Christian]] [[doctrine]] of [[salvation]] and the [[Bible]] can only be obtained by taking account of both Sacred Scripture and Apostolic Tradition as interpreted by the authentic catholic Christian Living Magisterium under the promised guidance of [[God]] the [[Holy Spirit]]. The teachings of the Magisterium are magisterial teachings, most often set forth in magisterial documents, such as the [[Second Vatican Council|Documents of Vatican II]], or the promulgated teachings of [[ecumenical council]]s.

The [[Protestantism|Protestant]] doctrine of ''[[sola scriptura]]'' rejects any need for Apostolic Tradition and a Living Magisterium for a reliable interpretation of the Bible. Differences in doctrinal interpretations based solely on the text of the Bible alone has resulted in a multitude of different Christian denominations.

The [[Protestantism|Protestant]] doctrine of ''[[sola scriptura]]'' rejects any need for Apostolic Tradition and a Living Magisterium for a reliable interpretation of the Bible. Differences in doctrinal interpretations based solely on the text of the Bible alone has resulted in a multitude of different Christian denominations.