A few thoughts of the Sola scriptura on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation

Sa？etak The presentation consists of the two parts. The first part lists four terms that are related to the interpretation of the famous reformation principle of the sola scriptura. The variety of these terms demonstrates how a seemingly simple principle opens up many questions regarding its understanding and application. In the second part, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the document "From Conflict to Communion" is the fruit of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic dialogue concerning the Scriptures and the Traditions. Both sides recognize that the principle of sola scriptura alone can not be isolated from other segments of Christian faith and life