CANON OF THE BIBLE The Bible contains 72 books (or 73, depending on whether the Book of Lamentations is listed as a separate book and not as a part
THE CHURCH RECOGNIZES THE ALEXANDRINE CANON From the earliest times, the Christian Church recognized the Jewish canon of the Greek - Roman
The Birth of John the Baptist When the time came for Elizabeth, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown
Mass Readings On August 30 Thursday 21 ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 I,Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ
Life in the Spirit -Romans 8:1-17 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in
Sincerity in Speech Sirach 5:11-17;6:1-4 11 Be quick to hear, and be deliberate in answering. 12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor;
Mass Readings On August 29 Wednesday 21 ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Jeremiah 1:17-19 The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying: ‘Brace yourself
Humility Sirach 3:17-28 17 My son, perform your tasks in meekness; then you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. 18 The greater you are, the
HISTORY OF THE PROTESTANT CANON The difference in the Catholic and Protestant Bibles arose in the following manner. The Jews living in the few
BIBLE BOOKS ELIMINATED BY THE JEWS The application of these arbitrary criteria elimanated Judith, probably written in Aramaic; Wisdom and 2