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Were the seven deuterocanonical books (Tobit, Judith, Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch) part of the Church's Bible, or were they rejected as non-canonical?

Historically Verified
Section I

Understanding the Claim

The argument in one sentence: The Council of Carthage (397) and Council of Rome (382) under Pope Damasus included all seven. Jerome's hesitation was personal and never the Church's judgment. The Protestant removal of these books in the 16th century was a novel act.
Section VI

The Fideograph Verdict

Verdict: Historically Verified. The Council of Carthage (397) and Council of Rome (382) under Pope Damasus included all seven. Jerome's hesitation was personal and never the Church's judgment. The Protestant removal of these books in the 16th century was a novel act.
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