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| − | '''Magisterium''' is a Latin term designating the official teaching office of the authorized 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 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 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 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. |
More generally, and less often, the term is used by writers as a dignified or ironically [[Sarcasm|sarcastic]] reference to the [[Authority|authoritative]] '''magisterium''' of any religious, philosophical, educational, scientific, even political, institution or organization. It embodies and represents official teaching. | More generally, and less often, the term is used by writers as a dignified or ironically [[Sarcasm|sarcastic]] reference to the [[Authority|authoritative]] '''magisterium''' of any religious, philosophical, educational, scientific, even political, institution or organization. It embodies and represents official teaching. | ||
Revision as of 21:49, January 12, 2017
Magisterium is a Latin term (from magister "teacher") designating the official teaching office of the authorized teaching authority of the catholic orthodox Christian church. According to the Catholic Church the only correct and valid understanding of the revealed 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 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 Documents of Vatican II, or the promulgated teachings of ecumenical councils.
More generally, and less often, the term is used by writers as a dignified or ironically sarcastic reference to the authoritative magisterium of any religious, philosophical, educational, scientific, even political, institution or organization. It embodies and represents official teaching.
In Philip Pullman's novels, the Magisterium is an Inquisition-like institution which commits various heinous acts.
See also
Logical fallacy: Proof by authority
External link
The Magisterium or Teaching Authority of the Church, by Fr. William G. Most (ewtn.com)
The Magisterium of the Catholic Church (catholicessentials.net) Defines differences between Solemn/Extraordinary Magisterium and Ordinary Magisterium, with scriptural references.