How were the Bible books chosen?

In the Old Testament books written by known prophets and spiritual leaders were normally chosen to be part of their canon; their inspired group of books. Those books regarded as inspired were quoted by Jesus Christ and His apostles.

Which council decided the books of the New Testament?

The Council of Carthage in AD 397 determined the Christian New Testament canon(collection of books to be included in the Bible) but the Bible itself was written by over 40 men over a period of 1500 years from the time of Moses around 1400 BC to John the Elder near the end of the first century.

Why is the Catholic Bible different from Protestant?

Main Differences Between Catholic Bible and Protestant Bible The Roman Catholic Bible consists of 73 books in the old testaments whereas the Protestant Bible contains only 66 books. The Catholic Bible accepts both Hebrew and Septuagint scriptures.

Did the Vatican remove 14 books from the Bible?

The Vatican removed 14 Books from the Bible in 1684. Typically when the Bible is brought up in conversation, what comes to mind is a source of truth that has not been tampered with.

How many books of the Catholic Bible are canonized?

In response, the Council of Trent in 1546 declared the 73 books of the Catholic Bible to be “sacred and canonical” and inspired by the Holy Spirit in every part. Three hundred years later, the First Vatican Council would have nothing left to do but to confirm the biblical list canonized at Trent.

Which books of the Bible are in the Catholic Bible?

Sooooooo … as it turns out, at least seven of the fourteen mentioned books ARE in the Catholic Bible, not only this version, but ANY Catholic Bible you can find anywhere: Ezra, Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), and Baruch.

How many books are there in the Old Testament?

It’s important to mention that not all Christian denominations consider the same books to be canon. Most Protestant Bibles have 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. The Roman Catholic Bible has 73 books including the seven known as the Apocrypha.