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Explain how the books in the New Testament were decided upon.

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The books in the New Testament were decided upon through a process of consensus among early Christian leaders and councils, based on factors such as apostolic authorship, orthodox theology, and widespread use and acceptance by the early Christian communities. The final list of 27 books was formally recognized by the Councils of Hippo and Carthage in the 4th century.

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The process of deciding which books should be included in the New Testament was a gradual and complex one that took place over several centuries. In the early...