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Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2025)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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The Evolution of the Biblical Canon

This chapter examines the formation of the Hebrew scriptures and the transition to the New Testament within the early church, highlighting the role of the Septuagint and the formalization of the canon at the Council of Rome in 350 AD. It also discusses the implications of Martin Luther's removal of seven books in the 1500s, emphasizing their continued significance in Orthodox and Catholic traditions for understanding early Christianity.

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