Affirms
Affirm 66 books; Protestant biblical canon.
The Moravian Church affirms the Protestant biblical canon of 66 books (39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament). Scripture is the foundational authority for faith and practice. The Apocrypha and other extra-biblical writings are not considered canonical, though they may be read for instruction. This reflects the Moravian commitment to biblical authority alongside emphasis on creeds and liturgy.
Key Distinctions
- Ot canon:
- 39 books (Protestant canon)
- Deuterocanonical status:
- not canonical; available for edification
- Additional scripture:
- none
- Canon open:
- closed
Scripture References
Sources
- Moravian Church, Ground of the Unity
- Moravian doctrinal tradition