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Book Description: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Reprint. 216 x 138 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery. This book provides information from Church history concerning the recognition of the canonical status of the several books of the New Testament. Canonization was a long and gradual process of sifting among scores of gospels, epistles, and other books that enjoyed local and temporary authority - some of which have only recently come to light among the discoveries of Nag Hammadi. After discussing the external pressures that led to the fixing of the limits of the canon, the author gives sustained attention to Patristic evidence that bears on the development of the canon not only in the West but also among the Eastern Churches, including the Syrian, Armenian, Georgian, Coptic, and Ethiopian. Besides considering differences as to the sequence of the books in the New Testament, Dr Metzger takes up such questions as which form of text is to be regarded as canonical; whether the canon is open or closed; to what extent a canon should be sought within the canon; and whether the canon is a collection of authoritative books or an authoritative collection of books. Bookseller Inventory # AOP9780198269540

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Book Description: Oxford University Press. Paperback. Book Condition: new. BRAND NEW, The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development and Significance, Bruce M. Metzger, This book provides information from Church history concerning the recognition of the canonical status of the several books of the New Testament. Canonization was a long and gradual process of sifting among scores of gospels, epistles, and other books that enjoyed local and temporary authority - some of which have only recently come to light among the discoveries of Nag Hammadi. After discussing the external pressures that led to the fixing of the limits of the canon, the author gives sustained attention to Patristic evidence that bears on the development of the canon not only in the West but also among the Eastern Churches, including the Syrian, Armenian, Georgian, Coptic, and Ethiopian. Besides considering differences as to the sequence of the books in the New Testament, Dr Metzger takes up such questions as which form of text is to be regarded as canonical; whether the canon is open or closed; to what extent a canon should be sought within the canon; and whether the canon is a collection of authoritative books or an authoritative collection of books. Bookseller Inventory # B9780198269540

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Book Description: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1997. Book Condition: New. Bookseller Inventory # 5207936

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Book Description: Clarendon Press, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. New book. Shipped from UK. Bookseller Inventory # FU-9780198269540

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Book Description: Clarendon Press. Book Condition: New. How and why did the early Church come to regard certain gospels, epistles, and other books as authoritative Scripture? What considerations dictated the present sequence of the books in the New Testament? Dr Metzger takes up such questions and considers whether the canon is a collection of authoritative books or an authoritative collection of books.This book provides information from Church history concerning the recognition of the canonical status of the several books of the New Testament. Canonization was a long and gradual process of sifting among scores of gospels, epistles, and other books that enjoyed local and temporary authority - some of which have only recently come to light among the discoveries of Nag Hammadi. After discussing the external pressures that led to the fixing of the limits of the canon, the author gives sustained attention to Patristic evidence that bears on the development of the canon not only in the West but also among the Eastern Churches, including the Syrian, Armenian, Georgian, Coptic, and Ethiopian. Besides considering differences as to the sequence of the books in the New Testament, Dr Metzger takes up such questions as which form of text is to be regarded as canonical; whether the canon is open or closed; to what extent a canon should be sought within the canon; and whether the canon is a collection of authoritative books or an authoritative collection of books.Metzger's opinions throughout are judicious and moderate. The richly detailed factual information carefully organized here, and the bibliographical footnotes will make this a volume of continuing benefit and lasting value.this book is of great value, not only as a careful survey of the issues historically but also as a contribution to the current scene.this volume, along with [Metzger's] earlier books on the text and early versions, is destined to become the standard in this field. Brand NEW unread book. Soft cover bound book. Bookseller Inventory # 9780198269540

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Book Description: Oxford University Press Clarendon Press, 1997. paperback. Book Condition: New. *** NEW COPY *** TITLE SHIPPED FROM UK *** Binding paperback Completing his New Testament trilogy, eminent theologian Bruce Metzger provides information from Church history concerning the recognition of the canonical status of the several books of the New Testament. Canonization was a long and gradual. Bookseller Inventory # 0198269544

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Book Description: Oxford University Press, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 216x138 mm. (336) How and why did the early Church come to regard certain gospels, epistles, and other books as authoritative Scripture? What considerations dictated the present sequence of the books in the New Testament? Dr Metzger takes up such questions and considers whether the canon is a collection of authoritative books or an authoritative collection of books. (Paperback). Bookseller Inventory # AQ0198269544

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Book Description: Oxford Univ Pr, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 326 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Bookseller Inventory # __0198269544

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Book Description: OXFORD UNIV PR, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. New book. Shipped from US. Bookseller Inventory # IB-9780198269540

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Book Description: Paperback. Book Condition: New. 140mm x 18mm x 217mm. 336 pages. 0.395. Bookseller Inventory # 9780198269540

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