Fundamental orientations regarding the understanding and interpretation of scripture are central to theological studies. In this volume, systematic, biblical, and practical theology clarify the significance of Holy Scripture in relation to tradition for Catholic theology in ecumenical dialogue. The essential points of the introduction to the Old Testament and New Testament are highlighted—not only in terms of their genesis but also regarding the composition of the entire text—and the methods of exegesis are presented so that they can be applied to both testaments.