But the appeal to antiquity is both a treason and a…
“But the appeal to antiquity is both a treason and a heresy. It is a treason because it rejects the Divine voice of the Church at this hour, and a heresy because it denies that voice to be Divine. How can we know what antiquity was except through the Church? ... I may say in strict truth that the Church has no antiquity. It rests upon its own supernatural and perpetual consciousness. ... The only Divine evidence to us of what was primitive is the witness and voice of the Church at this hour.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Appealing to antiquity is treasonous and heretical; the Church claims divine authority over history.
In simple terms: Blind reverence to tradition can be dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Question tradition, seek truth.
Themes
religion
tradition
authority
hermeneutics
faith
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal belief
- academic debate
- historical research
Key Concepts
theology
historical criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the balance between tradition and truth?
- How can we assess historical claims?
A Different Perspective
Rigid authority can stifle progress.