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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).

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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.


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What are the religious characteristics of humans?

The religious characteristics are usually defined by complete obedience to the particular scripture of his/her religion. A religious person will conscientiously perform all the prescribed rituals and observances outlined in the relevant scripture. A religious person credulously accepts every single word of the scripture as the ultimate truth. A religious person will defend the religion, its' leaders and its' God(s) with his/her life. A righteous person is not essentially a religious person and this absolute fact must never be overlooked.


What are the religious texts of Christianity?

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What does the scripture say about salvation after death?

The scripture does not provide a clear answer about salvation after death. Different religious beliefs and interpretations vary on this topic.


What did the evangelicalism of the religious awakenings of the 1820s sought out to do?

bring others to a faith in the Scripture.


What is the basic ideal of monotheistic religious?

Oneness of god and believing in teaching of the Scripture (it is there)


What is the Adi Granth?

The Adi Granth is another term for the Sikh religious scripture.


In religious terms what is the purpose of a homily?

The purpose of a homily is to reinforce the message provided in a scripture. Once the scripture is read the homily is used to provide details and examples based on the scripture reading. It allows the congregation to obtain more meaning from the scripture


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.


What is a group of religious books considered authoritative?

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What is religious context?

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