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grendel prime · 08-23-2004, 01:33 PM

i was reading carrier's essay on the secular web a few months ago, and it got me intrigued (ok, so i've been busy lately

). so i was wondering if anyone had any book recomendations on the formation, particularly concerning the early church father's views on which books were considered canonical and which were "suspect," or just a good overview of the process in general.

thanks in advance

Peter Kirby · 08-23-2004, 02:00 PM

Here are three.

The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance
by Bruce M. Metzger

The most recognized work, with plenty of detail.

The Formation of Christian Biblical Canon
by Lee M. McDonald

An excellent and even-handed introduction to the subject.

The Canon Debate
by Lee Martin McDonald and James A. Sanders

A collection of essays from thirty-one scholars that covers both OT and NT canons.

best,
Peter Kirby

Rick Sumner · 08-23-2004, 02:07 PM

There was a nice article by D Moody Smith in the JBL entitled When Did the Gospels Become Scripture?, that I always intend to find a link for when this subject is raised, and always forget about immediately after.

Regards,
Rick Sumner

Toto · 08-23-2004, 02:42 PM

When did the Gospels Become Scripture?

grendel prime · 08-24-2004, 05:39 AM

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When did the Gospels Become Scripture?

thanks for the link Toto, it'll hold me over until i can purchase the books. and thanks for the recomendations guys.

regards

Intelligitimate · 08-24-2004, 06:31 AM

The Formation of the New Testament Canon, by Richard Carrier, summarizes the work of Metzger.

grendel prime · 08-25-2004, 11:37 AM

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The Formation of the New Testament Canon, by Richard Carrier, summarizes the work of Metzger.

thanks for the heads up

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grendel prime Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 104	books on new testament canon formation? i was reading carrier's essay on the secular web a few months ago, and it got me intrigued (ok, so i've been busy lately ). so i was wondering if anyone had any book recomendations on the formation, particularly concerning the early church father's views on which books were considered canonical and which were "suspect," or just a good overview of the process in general. thanks in advance

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Peter Kirby Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: the reliquary of Ockham's razor Posts: 4,035	Here are three. The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance by Bruce M. Metzger The most recognized work, with plenty of detail. The Formation of Christian Biblical Canon by Lee M. McDonald An excellent and even-handed introduction to the subject. The Canon Debate by Lee Martin McDonald and James A. Sanders A collection of essays from thirty-one scholars that covers both OT and NT canons. best, Peter Kirby

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Rick Sumner Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,612	There was a nice article by D Moody Smith in the JBL entitled When Did the Gospels Become Scripture?, that I always intend to find a link for when this subject is raised, and always forget about immediately after. Regards, Rick Sumner

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Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	When did the Gospels Become Scripture?

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Intelligitimate Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 464	The Formation of the New Testament Canon, by Richard Carrier, summarizes the work of Metzger.

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