Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deuterocanonical
Adjective
/ˌdjuːtərəʊkəˈnɒnɪkəl/
Definition
Referring to books or parts of books that are considered canonical by some Christian traditions but are not included in the Hebrew Bible.
Examples
- The book of Tobit is considered deuterocanonical by Catholics.
- Protestant Bibles typically exclude deuterocanonical books.
Meaning
The term is used to identify texts that hold significant religious importance for certain Christian denominations, particularly in the context of the Bible.
Synonyms
- Apocryphal
- Second Canon
