From Stories to Canon - The Formation of the New Testament

Explore the formation of the New Testament canon in this 49-minute lecture from Yale University's Introduction to New Testament course. Delve into the distinction between canon and scripture, examine the factors that shaped the canon's development, and learn about the impact of the codex invention. Investigate the gradual and incomplete consensus-building process, and analyze the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of texts from the canon. Gain insights into the historical and theological considerations that influenced the establishment of Christian holy scripture, including apostolic authority, general acceptance, and alignment with proto-orthodox Christianity.

- Chapter 1. Canon vs. Scripture
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- Chapter 2. The Forming of Canons
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- Chapter 3. The Invention of the Codex
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- Chapter 4. A Slowly Developing (and Incomplete) Consensus
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- Chapter 5. The Reasons for Canonical Inclusion and Exclusion
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