Did you know, Pope Saint Damasus I had the greatest influence in selecting the books of the Bible?

Answer 1

I disagree. It was under Pope Siricius (384-99) That the NT was settled at the Councils of Hippo & Carthage. Damasus termed Rome "the apolistic see".

To Don: Pope Pius was the first pope who presided over Rome as a single bishop in 142-155, so there were Popes when the Bible was cannonized.

Answer 2

382 AD The Council of Rome under Pope Damasus I sets the Canon of the Bible, listing the accepted books of the Old Testament and the New Testament. No others are to be considered scripture.

Answer 3

Lie unless your talking about the latin vulgate which was found in a trash can. Did you know the doctrine of transubstantiation can be traced to the 9th century writings of Paschasius Radburtus. It was declared a doctrine by Pope Innocent III in 1215 A.D., at the council of lateran Iv. Based on the literal interpretation of Matthew 26:26-28 and John 6:53-58. But Jesus exlpains John 6:53-58 by John 6:63. This passage refers to a spiritual partaking of Christ, who is metaphorically the "Living Bread"

Answer 4

Never. There WERE no popes at the time the Bible was canonized, only a Bishop in Rome, who was first among equals, but no pope.

Answer 5

That isn't true. Eusebius was the greatest influence on the canon.

Answer 6

Even if he was instrumental, and ill give you for sake of argument, who's to say that God didn't guide him in the selection. You always leave God out to make men look better. God gave you life and he preserved his word fully for men.

Answer 7

Actually no, but would you have more info on that?

Answer 8

I do now...