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| − | + | The term '''''Canon''''' may refer to any of the following: | |
| − | *In liturgics, a [[canon]] is a hymn of nine odes based on eight prayers in the Old Testament and two prayers in the New Testament. | + | *In liturgics, a '''[[canon]]''' is a hymn of nine odes based on eight prayers in the Old Testament and two prayers in the New Testament. |
| − | *In terms of Church councils, a [[Canons of the Orthodox Church|canon]] is a decision of a council that has law-like (in beliefs or certain practices) or guidance (in most practices) qualities within the Church. | + | *In terms of Church councils, a '''[[Canons of the Orthodox Church|canon]]''' is a decision of a council that has law-like (in beliefs or certain practices) or guidance (in most practices) qualities within the Church. |
| − | *The [[Holy Scripture|canon of Scripture]] consists of the [[Septuagint]] (Old Testament, including the Deuterocanonical Books) and the New Testament, as first outlined by St [[Athanasius of Alexandria]] in | + | *The '''[[Holy Scripture|canon of Scripture]]''' consists of the [[Septuagint]] (Old Testament, including the Deuterocanonical Books) and the New Testament, as first outlined by St [[Athanasius of Alexandria]] in 367 AD. |
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Revision as of 12:28, May 11, 2006
The term Canon may refer to any of the following:
- In liturgics, a canon is a hymn of nine odes based on eight prayers in the Old Testament and two prayers in the New Testament.
- In terms of Church councils, a canon is a decision of a council that has law-like (in beliefs or certain practices) or guidance (in most practices) qualities within the Church.
- The canon of Scripture consists of the Septuagint (Old Testament, including the Deuterocanonical Books) and the New Testament, as first outlined by St Athanasius of Alexandria in 367 AD.
