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What is the canon of Scripture?
The "canon" of scripture refers to an authoritative list of books accepted as Holy Scripture such as the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
What is canon of scripture?
The "canon" of scripture refers to an authoritative list of books accepted as Holy Scripture such as the Old and New Testaments of The Bible.
What was the name of the Council that started the Catholic Reformation?
The Council of Trent, which lasted from December 13, 1545 to December 4, 1563 and covered topics such as the Canon of Scripture, how to deal with the emerging heresy of Protestantism, and Justification.
At which council was the Old Testament canon confirmed?
The Old Testament canon was confirmed at the Council of Jamnia in the late 1st century AD.
Is the Book of Enoch considered part of the canon of scripture by any religious tradition?
The Book of Enoch is not considered part of the canon of scripture by most major religious traditions, but it is included in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's biblical canon.
Why did the council of Ephesus reject the Apocrypha?
Actually there were 3 councils of Ephesus over the years 431 to 475, and the two later councils seemed to spend their time rejecting the deliberations of the earlier councils and anathematised their members. And the dictionary definition of the word Apocrypha, is: "Biblical or related writings not forming part of the accepted canon of Scripture" So the council, on its own volition, decided to reject or accept the written word of God. The Bible, or 'the Canon of Scripture' is The Word of God, so it is God's prerogative to accept it.
Biblical meaning of the word Canon?
Canon comes from the Greek word kanon, meaning reed or measurement. A canonical book is one that measures up to the standard of Holy Scripture. The canon of Scripture refers to the books that are considered the authoritative Word of God.
When was the canon of scripture officially determined by religious authorities?
The canon of scripture was officially determined by religious authorities in the 4th century AD, specifically at the Councils of Hippo (393 AD) and Carthage (397 AD).
What is meant by the term canon in scripture?
In scripture, the term "canon" refers to the authoritative list of books recognized as divinely inspired and accepted as scripture by a religious community. These books form the sacred and foundational texts of that faith tradition.
What authority declared scripture to be inspired of the holy spirit?
The Holy Scriptures themselves! Paul in 2 Timothy 3:16 writes: "All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, correcting and training in righteousness" (NIV). Also every council of the the "Big Three" Christian Churches (Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant) have affirmed that the Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures.
What is true regarding Pachelbel's Canon in D?
That is was composed by Johann Pachelbel and is called the Canon in D.
Did Pope Sixtus forbid the spread of the Book of Barnabas?
Roman Catholic AnswerThere is a Gospel of Barnabas, and an Epistle of Barnabas, and an Acts of Barnabas; none was accepted into the canon of Scripture which was decided by Pope Damasus I (366-384) and the Council of Rome (382).
