Biblical Canon
The term "Biblical Canon" refers to the collection of books that are considered authoritative and sacred in the Bible. This canon varies between different religious traditions, with the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches each having their own specific set of texts. The process of determining which books were included involved historical, theological, and community considerations.
The Old Testament and New Testament are the two main sections of the Bible, each containing various books that were accepted over centuries. The canonization process was influenced by factors such as apostolic authorship, widespread usage in worship, and consistency with core beliefs of the faith.