Sacred Tradition

[Chris†opher Paul]

Ok, could someone precisely define Sacred Tradition please.  Did it stop, or does it continue?  What is it?

 

[VOW]

Sacred Tradition consists of the teachings of the Apostles. It ended at the death of the last Apostle. It is "closed," the way Sacred Scripture is "closed."


Peace be with you,
~VOW

 

[Chris†opher Paul]

And it is defined where? I mean, its it written down anywhere?

 

[VOW]

Yup, most of it. A goodly portion can be found in the writings of the Early Church Fathers. Be warned, though, Sacred Tradition isn't found in a single book, with gilt edges and thumb indexes on the pages.

The Vatican has a LIBRARY.

Wolseley recommended a set of three books that has quite a bit of Tradition in a "readable" format. Lemme see if I can find that thread.


Peace,
~VOW

 

[Chris†opher Paul]

Originally posted by VOW
Yup, most of it. A goodly portion can be found in the writings of the Early Church Fathers. Be warned, though, Sacred Tradition isn't found in a single book, with gilt edges and thumb indexes on the pages.

The Vatican has a LIBRARY.

Wolseley recommended a set of three books that has quite a bit of Tradition in a "readable" format. Lemme see if I can find that thread.


Peace,
~VOW

So the Early Church fathers are just telling what they have been told, from the apostles? Also, why isnt it included in Canon, I mean, in one Book.

 

[VOW]

There's too much, Hon. We're talking VOLUMES here.

And remember, the CHURCH is the authority, the foundation of truth. So the Church is the keeper of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.

Here's the older thread, with Wolseley's recommendations.
http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18320&highlight=books


Peace,
~VOW

 

[Chris†opher Paul]

Ah, thanks.