But that was to change when on the feast of St. Jerome (Sept. 30, 1943), Pope Pius
XII issued his encyclical entitled “The Most Opportune Way to Promote Biblical
Studies,” Divino Afflante Spiritu (literally, “Inspired by the Divine Spirit”). Catholic biblical scholars were given direction on how to engage in what was known as the "historical-critical method" of scriptural investigation. New translations of the bible into contemporary vernacular languages were made and Catholics were encouraged to read and study the bible.
Here is a link to and article that appeared in America Magazine, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pope Pius' encyclical. [... LINK ...]
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