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Why Catholic have more books in bible ?
what is authenticity of these books in other denominations ?
Are Paradise and Hell physical ?
Dear Nick:
The Catholic Bible has the correct number of inspired books. Protestant Bibles are missing 7 inspired Old Testament books. This is so because Martin Luther wanted to avoid the truth of purgatory and the Mass so he removed 7 books. He also wanted to remove some New Testament books such as Hebrews, James, and Revelation because they were all too Catholic for his new doctrines particularly the nonsense of salvation by faith alone.
Of course Protestant denominations do not give the 7 Old Testament books that they don't have any authority.
Both Paradise & Hell are not physical places because the souls that are there are not physical.
Thanks for the questions,
Sal
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I love the Catholic Church and her book, the Bible. I will try to answer your questions with an emphasis on God*s Word. I believe the Catholic Church is the Church established by Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. I can answer questions pertaining to the biblical basis for Catholic beliefs. I can also explain the beliefs of Jehovah*s Witnesses, Mormons, and Seventh Day Adventists as related to Catholic doctrine.
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I have studied the Catholic faith for twenty years. I have conducted adult education classes in the teachings of the Catholic Church. I have taught teenagers the Catholic faith. I have taught Bible Study.
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