The Origin of the Bible: A Guide for the Perplexed

ISBN-13: 9780567139320 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 272 str.

Lee Martin McDonald

Opis

Just how did the Jewish and Christian Bibles come together? Why were some ancient texts excluded? Or included and later rejected? What were the criteria? This volume deals with a significant issue in light of the many and significant discoveries of ancient sacred or religious texts that were not included in the Jewish or Christian Bibles.

Spis treści

I.    Introduction II.    The Problem of Definition III.    The Origin of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament IV.    The Sacred books of Early Judaism and Early Christianity V.    The Closure of the Old Testament Canon VI.    The Origin of the New Testament VII.    The Use of Christian Literature in Early Christianity VIII.    The Criteria for Inclusion IX.    Conclusion: Continuing Challenges X.    Appendix: For those who want to Dig Deeper! [A collection of ancient primary texts for understanding the canonical processes]