Affirms
Deuterocanonical books included in canon; used in church tradition
The Assyrian Church of the East includes the deuterocanonical books (Tobit, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, 1&2 Maccabees, etc.) in its biblical canon. The Eastern Christian tradition has generally maintained a broader canon than the Western Protestant tradition. These books are valued as Scripture and are used in liturgy, lectionary, and doctrinal instruction.
The Assyrian Church's canon reflects the Eastern Christian understanding that Scripture includes not only the narrower Palestinian canon but also the Alexandrian tradition's broader collection of inspired writings.
Key Distinctions
- Canonical status:
- broader than Protestant; reflects Alexandrian tradition
- Apocrypha status:
- included in Scripture; full canonical authority
- Historical value:
Scripture References
Sources
- Assyrian Church canon and liturgical tradition