Unveiling the New Testament Canon: History and Criteria

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Explore the fascinating journey of how the New Testament Canon came to be, from the writings of Paul to the universally agreed-upon compilation by Athanasius and councils, all the way to the ancient texts' physical reality and Constantine's influence.

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NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY Jesus Good News Map

The Canon Canon means measuring reed it means standard, yardstick. Our 27 New Testament Books are the Canonical Books.

NO NEW TESTAMENT FOR PAUL UNTIL HE WROTE IT!

BRINGING THE TEXTS TO TOGETHER

Ramp up discernment - Marcion Modified Luke (eliminate Jewish stuff) Apostolikon: Galatians 1 / 2 Corinthians Romans 1 / 2 Thessalonians Ephesians Colossians Philemon Philippians

Of the writings of books there is no end Subapostolic First Clement (1stcentury) Shepherd of Hermas (1stCentury) Apocrypha Gospel of Thomas (2ndcentury) Gospel of Peter (2ndcentury) Pseudepigrapha Book of Enoch (1stcentury) Testament of Solomon (3rdcentury)

Criteria applied to Canon Apostolic Origin By an apostle Close associate (eg Mark for Peter) Orthodox Teaching Consistent with OT Scripture Consistent with Apostolic teaching Widespread Usage/Acceptance Common use by various communities Edifying and Liturgically Useful True impact in lives, ring of truth