Creating the Canon (Paperback)

Benjamin Paul Laird

ISBN 10: 1514001101 / ISBN 13: 9781514001103

Published by IVP Academic, IL, 2023

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Paperback. ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover AwardUnraveling the Origins of the New Testament CanonDespite the profound influence of the New Testament, a variety of questions related to its background and history remain common. Contemporary readers often find the subject of the canons origin and formation to be complicated and confusing, while scholars continue to struggle to find agreement about basic elements of the canons development. In this engaging study, Benjamin P. Laird explores several misunderstood, disputed, and overlooked topics in order to provide fresh insight and clarity about the canons creation and modern relevance. The volume addresses questions such as:Was there a single original autograph of each New Testament writing?Who exactly were the original readers of the New Testament writings?Did theological controversies play a decisive role in prompting the canons formation?How did such a diverse body of writings come together to form a single canonical collection?Is there a basis for the canons ongoing authority?Wide-ranging yet accessible, Creating the Canon offers an illuminating treatment of the composition, formation, and authority of the New Testament andserves as a valuable guide to those with limited prior study. Creating the Canon is perfect for anyone seeking to further understand how the church got the New Testament, and it is an ideal supplemental text for courses including biblical studies, church history, theology, or any class exploring the development and authority of the New Testament canon. Some questions about the New Testament are far from settled, to say nothing of misconception and confusion. In this wide-ranging yet accessible overview, Bejamin Laird offers constructive insight on matters tied to the composition, collection, andauthority of the New Testament canon. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating the Canon (Paperback)
• Publisher: IVP Academic, IL
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1514001101
• ISBN 13: 9781514001103
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award

Unraveling the Origins of the New Testament Canon

Despite the profound influence of the New Testament, a variety of questions related to its background and history remain common. Contemporary readers often find the subject of the canon’s origin and formation to be complicated and confusing, while scholars continue to struggle to find agreement about basic elements of the canon’s development. In this engaging study, Benjamin P. Laird explores several misunderstood, disputed, and overlooked topics in order to provide fresh insight and clarity about the canon’s creation and modern relevance. The volume addresses questions such as:

• Was there a single “original autograph” of each New Testament writing?
• Who exactly were the “original readers” of the New Testament writings?
• Did theological controversies play a decisive role in prompting the canon’s formation?
• How did such a diverse body of writings come together to form a single canonical collection?
• Is there a basis for the canon’s ongoing authority?

Wide-ranging yet accessible, Creating the Canon offers an illuminating treatment of the composition, formation, and authority of the New Testament andserves as a valuable guide to those with limited prior study. Creating the Canon is perfect for anyone seeking to further understand how the church got the New Testament, and it is an ideal supplemental text for courses including biblical studies, church history, theology, or any class exploring the development and authority of the New Testament canon.

About the Author

Benjamin P. Laird (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is associate professor of biblical studies at the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University. His publications include The Pauline Corpus in Early Christianity, 40 Questions aboutthe Apostle Paul, Five Views on the New Testament Canon, and the forthcoming The New Testament Canon in Contemporary Research. He lives in Lynchburg, Virginia, with his wife and five children.