Bible and Canon : A Modern Historical Inquiry

Luc Zaman

ISBN 10: 9004167439 / ISBN 13: 9789004167438

Published by Brill Apr 2008, 2008

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Neuware - Several decades ago canonical criticism came to dominate the study of the canon and even indeed all of biblical studies by its emphasis on the biblical canon's dogmatic content. An investigation of this canonical criticism brings its weak points to light: most notably the insufficient attention that is given to the canon's historical development. This new historical study begins with the earliest stages of the process of forming the canon rather than its final stages as most studies do. It shows how the canon, in essence, was already formed in the early stages of its historical development. It is essentially, synchronically, an authoritative unification of a range of traditions within the faith community, and diachronically, the guide that draws the dynamics of these traditions beyond their discontinuities to produce a continuity.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bible and Canon : A Modern Historical Inquiry
• Publisher: Brill Apr 2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9004167439
• ISBN 13: 9789004167438
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 160H x 40D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 40 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1252 grams

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Synopsis

Several decades ago canonical criticism came to dominate the study of the canon and even indeed all of biblical studies by its emphasis on the biblical canon's dogmatic content. An investigation of this canonical criticism brings its weak points to light: most notably the insufficient attention that is given to the canon's historical development.

This new historical study begins with the earliest stages of the process of forming the canon rather than its final stages as most studies do. It shows how the canon, in essence, was already formed in the early stages of its historical development. It is essentially, synchronically, an authoritative unification of a range of traditions within the faith community, and diachronically, the guide that draws the dynamics of these traditions beyond their discontinuities to produce a continuity.

About the Author

Luc Zaman, has a Degree in Canon Law (University of Leuven, 1963) and a Ph.D. (2005, Brussels) in Protestant Theology. He is a Member of the Interdiocesan Court of First Instance in Flanders and Supervisor of the Church Archives in Antwerp.