The Holy Scriptures

But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.--John 21:25

So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.--2 Thessalonians 2:15

Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.--2 John 12
 

Questions and Answers

Q:  Who had the authority to choose the Canon (list of books) for the Bible?
    A:  Catholic Council of Carthage 397 A.D. -- Canon  XXIV at ccel.org (non-Catholic source)

Q:  Is the doctrine of "Bible Alone" even in the Bible?
    A:  "Scripture and Tradition" at Catholic Answers (Catholic.com)

Q:  Does the New Testament quote from the seven Deuterocanonical books of the Catholic Old Testament (aka Apocrypha to Protestants)?
    A:  Deuterocanonical References by James Akin.

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