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Biblical Studies

Recognition of New Testament books

Connections to apostles, consistency with received teaching, and use in churches contributed to recognition, while some books remained disputed.

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Chapter 4: Formation of the biblical canon7 lessons · 27 min
  1. 1The Jewish Scriptures4 min
  2. 2The Tanakh and the ESV Old Testament3 min
  3. 3The Apocrypha and Christian canons4 min
  4. 4Circulation of early Christian writings3 min
  5. 5Recognition of New Testament books4 min
  6. 6Canon lists and councils3 min
  7. 7Challenge: Formation of the biblical canon6 min
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Circulation of early Christian writings3 min
Recognition of New Testament booksFormation of the biblical canon4 min
Canon lists and councilsFormation of the biblical canon3 min

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