Question

which is a valid distinction between the catholic church and the eastern orthodox church? a. only the catholic church uses the old and new testaments; the eastern orthodox church uses a distinct text called the deuterocanonical scripture. b. both use the old and new testaments; however, the eastern orthodox church uses additional scripture the catholic church does not. c. both use the new testament of the bible; however, the eastern orthodox church also uses the old testament. d. both use the old testament of the bible; however, the eastern orthodox church also uses the new testament.

Answer 1

b. Both use the Old and New Testaments; however, the Eastern Orthodox church uses additional scripture the Catholic church does not.

While both churches have the same new testament, The Eastern Orthodox has some additional parts, minor variations, in the Old Testament, namely, the books of 3 & 4 Maccabees which are some ancient Jewish writings (the Roman Church only has the 1 and 2), Psalm 151 (a short psalm written by David), The Prayer of Manasseh in Chronicles (a short work of 15 verses by King Manasseh of Judah) and 1 Esdras.