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Was the biblical canon — the list of books that belong in the Bible — determined by Church authority rather than being self-evident from Scripture?

Historically Verified
Section I

Understanding the Claim

The argument in one sentence: No book of the Bible contains a table of contents. The 27-book New Testament canon was defined at Carthage (AD 397) by Church authority, appealing to apostolic Tradition and usage.
Section VI

The Fideograph Verdict

Verdict: Historically Verified. No book of the Bible contains a table of contents. The 27-book New Testament canon was defined at Carthage (AD 397) by Church authority, appealing to apostolic Tradition and usage.
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