Darryl Willis
Jan 19, 2025

The council of Nicea had nothing to do with determining what books belonged or didn’t belong in the canon of scripture.

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Darryl Willis
Darryl Willis

Written by Darryl Willis

Has worked in non-profits for 40 years and is currently a Regional Director for an international non-profit. He holds an MA in Biblical text.

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It is said, though, that Constantine presented the bishops with 50 bibles there. So, what bibles? Forming the canon was indeed a much longer & gradual process.