The Case for the Apocrypha
Probably one of the most disputed issues between Protestants and Catholics is whether or not the apocryphal/deuterocanonical books are canon. These books are disputed because many Protestants claim they are not inspired and were added by the Catholic Church to support its doctrines. The books are also controversial because they support the doctrine of Purgatory and the practice of praying for the dead. The purpose of this article is to strengthen the Catholic laity in their knowledge of the scriptures and to present a reasonable case to our separated brethren in the Protestant denominations. I will first begin by giving a historical case for the deuterocanon and answering questions and objections brought against the historicity of the deuterocanonicals. I will then illustrate the evidence in Scripture that points to the apocryphal books. And, as a side note, I recommend you read all the sources I have linked to and cited in this article. And without further ado, I give you the