The Biblical Canon

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The Biblical Canon

• History and Theology

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Knt Traditional views

• Ezra as conclusion
• Jamnia/Javneh (ca. 90 CE) as certification
• Three-part canonization
• Torah with Ezra
• Prophets before turn of eras
• Writings completed by Jamnia

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Knt An alternative view

• Canonization of Torah by usage
• Standardization as result of post-exilic
  settlement
• Usage of additional books
• Addition of these books as Prophets
• Decisions of canon limits
• Division of Prophets into Prophets and Writings

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The Christian Old Testament

• In the New Testament and Apostolic Fathers
• The Impact of Marcion
• Evidence of Manuscripts
• Canon Lists
• Conciliar decisions

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Theological Issues

• Unity and Diversity
• Relationship of two Testaments
• Authority of Scripture
• Meaning of authority for Christians
• Uses of Scripture