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canon of Scripture

Canon of Scripture infographic explaining inspiration, recognition of biblical books, the 66-book Protestant canon, Old and New Testament canons, disputed books, church councils, and the closed canon.

Canon of Scripture: How the Bible’s Books Were Recognized

The canon of Scripture is the recognized collection of writings that constitute the authoritative written Word of God. In Protestant Christianity, the biblical canon consists of 66 books: 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament. These books are received as …

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