(written by the persons to whom they are attributed), and (3) have some objective evidence supporting the claim that they are part of the inspired canon, belong in the canon. In practical terms, Protestants accept the Old Testament as canon because Jesus, whose inspiration is evident, did so. And, Protestants accept the New Testament books as canon because it can be verified that Jesus’s apostles and their associates produced them with his authorization. Catholic apologists admit the ecclesiastical
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