"This volume examines two interconnected topics related to the canonization of authoritative scriptures. How did canonization take place, and what difference does it make to a text once it is canonized? Some of the papers probe the canonical process: Why were certain books, but …
"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 t…
An international roster of outstanding experts on early Judaism and early Christianity present the history of discussion on the canon and assess the current status. Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Part One: Introduction -- 1. Introdu…
