Affirms
John 7:53–8:11 affirmed as canonical; included in Oriental Orthodox tradition
Oriental Orthodox churches affirm John 7:53–8:11 as part of the biblical canon. Following the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox liturgical tradition, the passage is included in biblical lections and is treated as Scripture.
The passage is part of the received text in the Oriental Orthodox tradition and is valued for its message of Jesus' mercy and the transcendence of judgment.
Key Distinctions
- Textual status:
- Canonical status:
- affirmed as Scripture
- Pastoral value:
- Jesus' mercy
Scripture References
Sources
- Coptic Orthodox lection
- Oriental Orthodox tradition