Affirms
66-book Bible is Scripture; Kimbanguist hymns serve alongside
The Kimbanguist Church affirms the 66-book Protestant biblical canon as Scripture. The Old Testament consists of 39 books and the New Testament of 27 books. This is the authoritative written revelation from God. Alongside the Bible, Kimbanguist hymns (Chants de l'EJCSK) and Kimbangu's teachings hold quasi-canonical status in practice, functioning as authoritative guides for faith and life, though technically distinct from Scripture itself.
Key Distinctions
- Ot canon:
- 39 books (Protestant canon)
- Deuterocanonical status:
- Not formally canonical
- Additional scripture:
- Kimbanguist hymns and Kimbangu's teachings have quasi-canonical status
- Canon open:
- Open — Kimbangu's teachings continue to have spiritual authority; living revelation
Scripture References
Sources
- EJCSK Official publications
- Nzambe Malamu (Kimbanguist hymnal)