Quintessence of Religious Doctrines - Malankarasyriac Voice

79On the Books of the Bible 157In the above list four books are attributed to Solomon as itincludes the two books of Proverbs; there is a title at thebeginning of the 25th Chapter of the Book of Proverbs, thechapters following the caption are to be deemed as constitutinganother book. Daniel’s book includes the Book of Susannaalso.Canonised Books of the New TestamentGospels - 4Paul’s Epistles - 14Peter’s Epistles - 2John’s Epistles - 3James - 1Jude - 1Clement’s Epistles - 2Acts of the Apostles - 1Regarding some of the Books incorporated in the Old and NewTestaments, the following is to be borne in mind. Although theChurch respectfully considers them as canonical texts,Athanasius the Great, Dionysius of Alexandria, et. al. cast doubtson the authenticity of them, while some suggested that a fewothers of that category may be studied and read to augmentfaith and devotion. Such books are listed under.Solomon’s Great WisdomBar AsiraJudithTobithDidascalia of the ApostlesShepherd of HermasRevelation of JohnRevelation of Paul the DiscipleEpistles of Barnabas158Quintessence of Religious DoctrinesAs all the Books are written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,they are useful for giving counselling, imparting instruction,confirming in orthodoxy and training in morals. Treatises whichare likely to be so written can be approved of by the Church.Similarly canons, histories, preachings, epistles, homilies, canbe recognised, after careful scrutiny by the bishops.