Which Vatican II document describes Divine Revelation and Sacred Scripture?

• A. Lumen Gentium
• B. Gaudium et Spes
• C. Dei Verbum
• D. Sacrosanctum Concilium

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how Divine Revelation and Sacred Scripture are handed on and understood in the Catholic Church. Dei Verbum is the Vatican II document that focuses on this relationship. It explains that God reveals Himself through Jesus Christ, and this revelation is transmitted through two intertwined channels: Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, sharing one deposit of faith. Scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit, and its interpretation happens within the living tradition of the Church and under the guidance of the Church’s teaching authority (the magisterium). This document also emphasizes the unity of Scripture and Tradition, the role of the Church in listening to and correctly reading the Scriptures, and the importance of respectful, historically informed interpretation.

In contrast, other Vatican II texts deal with different areas. Lumen Gentium speaks about the nature and mission of the Church; Sacrosanctum Concilium focuses on how the liturgy is celebrated; Gaudium et Spes discusses the Church’s role in the modern world. So the one that directly treats Divine Revelation and Sacred Scripture is Dei Verbum.