💡The Catholic Bible has 73 books, while the Protestant Bible has 66.
📜The discrepancy in the number of books originates from the early formation of the Bible and differing traditions.
🌍Orthodox Bibles can contain more books, with variations depending on tradition.
🔍The Catholic canon was established through councils and criteria for acceptance.
🤔The Orthodox Church values mystery and does not definitively close the canon.
How many books are there in the Catholic Bible?
—The Catholic Bible contains 73 books.
How many books are there in the Protestant Bible?
—The Protestant Bible contains 66 books.
Why are there different numbers of books in the Catholic and Protestant Bibles?
—The discrepancy originates from the early formation of the Bible and differing traditions.
Do Orthodox Bibles contain more books?
—Yes, Orthodox Bibles can contain more books, with variations depending on tradition.
How was the Catholic canon established?
—The Catholic canon was established through councils and criteria for acceptance.
00:00The Catholic and Protestant Bibles have a difference in the number of books.
01:10The formation of the Bible varied in different early Christian communities.
02:21The Catholic Church set criteria for accepting works into the New Testament.
03:30Orthodox Churches have a different approach to the canon and value mystery.
04:00The Protestant Bible removed books based on a desire for a more authentic Hebrew version.
05:47The Catholic and Orthodox canons have been largely unchanged for centuries.
