The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 17: The Canon of Scripture
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Canon of Scripture
- The Church established the 73 books of the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments.
- This canon of Scripture comes from Sacred Tradition, preceding the written word.
New Testament Formation
- The Church's oral tradition determined the New Testament books, not an official list.
- The official canon was codified later, in response to challenges and alternative books.
Old Testament Value
- The Old Testament remains essential, despite containing imperfect and provisional matters.
- It shows God's saving love pedagogy and prepares for Christ's coming.