[The_Reader_David]

I note that the article tells the Latin version of the selection of the canon. The Orthodox regard the implied ratification of the Council of Carthage by the Council of Chalcedon, and the explicit inclusion of its canons by reference in the canons of the Sixth Ecumenical Council as the basis for the fixing of the canon of Holy Scripture.

The Latins to their detriment never accepted the canons of the Sixth Ecumenical Council, and thus point to the Seventh and a papal assent to the Council of Carthage.

Nonetheless, the conclusion is the same: the entire Septuigent is a part of the canon of Holy Scripture, and has been since the Church decided which books should be read in the Church.

Incidentally, I'm not sure what to make of your screen name. I don't think one of the sons of Feanor is someone after whom I'd name myself. Not exactly a wholesome bunch, even if they were High Elves.

[Maedhros]

This religion forum sure is tough crowd. This will likely be my last post in this forum for a while. Then again maybe it won't.)

The bottom line is we're all Christians (I assume) and this kind of infighting will do us little good. Paul wrote some verses on the subject of disagreements between Christians, but I can't remember them off the top of my head.

About my name: Sure Maedhros wasn't "wholesome" (the kin-slaying, etc.). To me, though, he represents dogged perserverance despite numerous setbacks and is one of Tolkien's most noble yet tragicially flawed characters.