Who Chose the Books of the Bible? | Church History

Who Chose the Books of the Bible? | Bible Book Order Explained

This video gives us a brief overview of the history of the canonization of books of the Bible. In the early centuries of Christianity, not all New Testament books that we now have were viewed as 'canonical' or 'authentic.' Some communities rejected certain books, while others accepted them. This video presents the lists of New Testament books by Eusebius of Caesarea and Athanasius of Alexandria. We will have more to come on other lists formed by church fathers. Who determined the order of the Bible? How were the books of the Bible determined?

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There are various lists that circulated during the second and third centuries that
attempted to compile books considered as authoritative New Testament texts.
Irenaeus of Lyons makes a formal mention of the four gospels and alludes to other
books of the New Testament.

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Ever wonder how the books of the Bible were chosen? In this video, we'll explore the history of the canonization process and how the order of the books was determined. Find out which books are considered authentic and why in this informative breakdown.

[Erilove]

keep up the good work. GOD bless your service and enlarge your territory.

[ChristopherAndTheLostBinoculer]

Ireneus is a master in making stuff up!

[larrylim]

You mentioned "Catholic" epistles. The early Christian church to the reformation is in essence one and only one- catholic though not technically with that name right away but still the same church. The Catholic church chose with exclusive authority which manuscripts to include and had the sole and absolute authority to finalize which manuscripts and books should be included.

The reformation confused and divided the Christian church even till this presentation which emphasized that there are Catholics and non Catholic Christians in the early times before the reformation in the 1500s.

The truth will set us free.

[jimisoulman]

I am disappointed the Gospel of Thomas did not make the cut. Such a rich and fascinating book.

[finncollins]

Meanwhile evengelicals: bible fell from sky.