{"id":4013,"date":"2024-05-25T07:40:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T07:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/missing-books-protestant-removal-bible\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:58:25","slug":"missing-books-protestant-removal-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/nl\/learn\/missing-books-protestant-removal-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"7 ontbrekende Bijbelboeken: Waarom hebben protestanten ze uit de Bijbel verwijderd?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cppw-protected cppw-protected--overlay\"><div class=\"cppw-excerpt cppw-excerpt--overlay\"><p>Have you ever held different Bibles in your hands and noticed something interesting? You might see that some Old Testaments, especially those cherished in Catholic and Orthodox churches, seem a little fuller, a bit more extensive. They contain wonderful books and additions that you might not find in most Protestant Bibles.\u00b9 that\u2019s not a problem, it\u2019s an opportunity to learn! It can make you wonder, &quot;What are these special books? Why are they a part of some Bibles and not\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall paywp-paywall\" data-required-level=\"25\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cppw-lock-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h2>Continue reading with a subscription<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Get unlimited access to all our premium content and exclusive features.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-button\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/nl\/become-a-member\/\">Subscribe Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-login-link\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/nl\/login\/\">Already a subscriber? Sign in<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cppw-paywall__microcopy\">Enjoy unlimited access, cancel anytime.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever held different Bibles in your hands and noticed something interesting? You might see that some Old Testaments, especially those cherished in Catholic and Orthodox churches, seem a little fuller, a bit more extensive. They contain wonderful books and additions that you might not find in most Protestant Bibles.\u00b9 that\u2019s not a problem, it\u2019s an opportunity to learn! It can make you wonder, &quot;What are these special books? Why are they a part of some Bibles and not\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[38],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-4013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bible-mysteries"],"mb":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3249,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/nl\/learn\/catholic-protestant-bible-comparison\/","url_meta":{"origin":4013,"position":0},"title":"Catholic vs Protestant Bibles: What Sets Them Apart?","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"mei 24, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"How many books are in the Catholic Bible compared to the Protestant Bible? When we consider the number of books in Catholic and Protestant Bibles, we're really delving into a fascinating area of theological and historical divergence between these two great Christian traditions. I find this topic particularly intriguing, as it speaks to fundamental differences in how we approach Scripture and tradition. The Catholic Bible contains 73 books - 46 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Christian Education&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Christian Education","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/nl\/learn\/category\/christian-education\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/65a6eadb58033a9ce6cbd4fc_Catholic-vs-Protestant-Bibles-What-Sets-Them-Apart-1920.jpeg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/65a6eadb58033a9ce6cbd4fc_Catholic-vs-Protestant-Bibles-What-Sets-Them-Apart-1920.jpeg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/65a6eadb58033a9ce6cbd4fc_Catholic-vs-Protestant-Bibles-What-Sets-Them-Apart-1920.jpeg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/65a6eadb58033a9ce6cbd4fc_Catholic-vs-Protestant-Bibles-What-Sets-Them-Apart-1920.jpeg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/65a6eadb58033a9ce6cbd4fc_Catholic-vs-Protestant-Bibles-What-Sets-Them-Apart-1920.jpeg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3992,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/nl\/learn\/king-james-vs-catholic-bible-comparison\/","url_meta":{"origin":4013,"position":1},"title":"The King James vs. The Catholic Bible: A Comparative Study","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"maart 7, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"I. Why Should We Explore Different Bible Versions Like the King James and Catholic Bibles? It is a true blessing to have God's Word, the Bible, available to us today. It is a precious gift, a treasure chest full of wisdom, comfort, and guidance for our lives. Just like a loving Father, God speaks to us through these sacred pages, showing His unwavering love and His desire for us to walk in His light. 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Christianity, this incredible faith that touches so many lives, has grown into different beautiful expressions over time. For over two thousand years, this faith has blossomed, and today, we see three main wonderful branches: the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox traditions. 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As we explore the significance of numbers in Scripture, it&#39;s important to approach this topic with both faith and reason. The number 66 does not appear explicitly in the Bible as a major number in any particular verse or passage. But it is worth noting that the Bible itself consists of 66 books - 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament(Wehrmeyer, 2004, pp. 214\u2013225). 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We hold it in our hands, feel its familiar weight, and turn its pages to hear God\u2019s voice. But have you ever paused to wonder about the incredible journey this book has taken through history? 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