Did Protestants Really "Remove Books" From the Bible?

Did Martin Luther and the Reformers really remove books from the Bible during the Reformation? This claim is repeated constantly—especially in Roman Catholic and Orthodox apologetics—but does it actually hold up to the historical record? In this video, we examine medieval and early Church sources to see how the canon of Scripture was understood long before the Council of Trent, including figures like Gregory the Great, John of Damascus, Bede, Hugh of St. Victor, Nicholas of Lyra, and William of Ockham. Rather than arguing book-by-book, this video exposes the long-standing distinction between canonical Scripture and ecclesiastical books and shows why the popular narrative that Protestants “removed” books from the Bible collapses under historical scrutiny. If you’re interested in historic Protestantism, Reformation theology, sola scriptura, and Catholic claims about the biblical canon, this video is for you. 💰 DONATE & SUPPORT: https://givebutter.com/canonandcreed Canon & Creed is a channel for Christians who want to: ✅ Understand historic confessional Protestantism ✅ Defend the faith with clarity, conviction, and depth ✅ Cut through modern myths, pop theology, and bad history 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next Canon & Creed Theme Song: CSM-LM Docking by Adam Young © All Credit & Rights CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Gregory the Great 03:26 - John of Damascus 05:23 - The Venerable Bede 07:26 - Hugh of St. Victor 10:14 - Nicholas of Lyra 13:30 - Common Objection 14:51 - Protestant View of the Apocrypha 15:20 - Conclusion #bibledebate #apologetics #catholicdebate #protestantreformation