Denies
Deuterocanonical books not canonical; rely on 66 books of Protestant canon
Christian Science, while having unique hermeneutical approaches, follows the Protestant canon of 66 books and does not recognize the deuterocanonical books as Scripture. These books are viewed as historically interesting but not binding for Christian Science doctrine or practice. Christian Science's interpretation of Scripture is based on the standard Protestant canon supplemented by Mary Baker Eddy's writings, which are treated as the authoritative lens for understanding Scripture.
Key Distinctions
- Canonical status:
- 66-book Protestant canon
- Apocrypha status:
- Eddy's writings central to CS hermeneutics
- Historical value:
Scripture References
Sources
- Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy