Revelation, Tradition, The Bible

Has God ever spoken to man?

"God, who, sundry times and in diverse manners spoke in times past to the fathers by the prophets, last of all in these days hath spoken to us by His Son." - Ephesians 1:1-2

What do we call the truths which God has spoken to man?

We call the truths which God has spoken to man divine Revelation.

How was divine Revelation preserved and transmitted to man?

In the beginning of the world's history divine Revelation was preserved and transmitted only by Tradition or the reverential belief and teaching of succeeding ages. In the course of time God inspired holy men to record many of His revealed Truths. Finally Jesus Christ made His Church the custodian and interpreter of Revelation.

What has become of the truths recorded under the inspiration of God?

The truths recorded under the inspiration of God have been collected into the Bible and translated into every known language.

When was the first complete collection of the Inspired Writings made?

The first complete collection of the Inspired Writings was made only towards the close of the fourth century of the Christian era.

What is the list of the various inspired writings called?

The list of the various inspired writings is called the Canon of the Bible.

When was the present Canon of the Bible officially declared authentic?

The present Canon of the Bible was officially declared authentic by the universal Council of Trent, 8 August 1546.