The Formation of the Biblical Canon - 2 Vol. Set

includes index and biblioraphy

Vol. I Part I . Introductions and Definitions 1. Introduction ..........3 2. The notion and use of Scripture..39 3. the Notion, use and adaptability of Canon.....76 Part 2 : Formation of the hebrew bible and The old testament canon 4. The hebrew scriptures.....121 5. The law, the prophets, and the Cessation of Prophecy......160 6. Greek influence and the Formation of the hebrew bible...190 7. Scripture among essenes, sadducees, pharisees, and samaritans......232 8. Emerging jewish and christian collections of Scriptures..........268 9. the Scriptures of Jesus and early christianity ........296 10. Texts reflecting an emerging biblical canon..341 12. Ancient artifacts and the stabilization of the jewish scriptures.........419 13. The formation of the hebrew bible and old testament : A summary.......462 Vol. 2 Part 3. The Formation of the New Testament canon 14. From story to Scripture : The emergence of the New testament writings as scripture...........3 15. New testament writings as scripture...........35 16. From scripture to canon: Tracing the origins..........60 17. Authorities in early christianity: Tradition, Scripture, and the spirit...........101 18. The influence of heresy on the Formation of the Bible..........141 19. The literary artifa of Antiquity and canonization......173 20. Codices, nomina sacra, catalogues, and citations ............222 21. Collections, councils, and canon formation.265 22. The criteria Question..320 23. Final Reflections ..........349

V1. The Old Testament : Its Authority and Canonicity.-- V2. The New Testament : ITs Authority and Canonicity.