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How Did We Get Our Bible?

Core Christianity

CHAPTER

The Formation of the Biblical Canon: Authority and Authenticity

This chapter explores the development of the biblical canon, highlighting the distinction between canonical gospels and apocryphal texts. It argues that early Christians acknowledged the authority of these texts independently of church politics, emphasizing that true scriptural authority originates from the Word of God.

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