>I think give a flavor. I'd agree, your post does a good job summarizing the common perception people have of biblical exoterica. There are much worse jumping

>I think give a flavor. I'd agree, your post does a good job summarizing the common perception people have of biblical exoterica. There are much worse jumping off points. My understanding is that the Council of Nicea took place in 325 AD, and had a lot more to do with church teaching and management than with establishing the canon of scripture - though secondary sources suggest canon may have been discussed there as well. The number of the books seems to be off, I am not aware of any canon that is 33/66... It's understandable to mis-remember the number, and round it to one thirds, two thirds given that by page length, the old testament dwarfs the new. Canon list: New/Old Protestant: 27/39 for 66 total Catholic: 27/46 for 73 total Eastern Orthodox: 27/49 for 76 total To what you said in your first post, I can commiserate with the social phenomena you're talking about... If anything, it should be "Old Testament for me New Testament for thee", to remember that our own actions carry consequences for us, and burdens of responsibility, and to be forgiving, and loving, and self sacrificing towards others. Do I do that? Not nearly enough. Can I change? I hope so.