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AnswerIf there were extra-biblical evidence that could verify the gospel stories, they would be documents of fact.

Because there is no extra-biblical evidence for the gospel stories, but many people have faith in them, they are documents of faith.
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Are Catholics permitted to study and base their faith upon the Dead Sea Scrolls with the accompaniment of the Gospels?

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