The New Testament
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Canon
comes from the Greek kanon
Canon
meaning “rule” or “standard.”
Canon
The collection of biblical books
Their authoritative status
Theology (reflection), Ethics (action)
For Christians, the NT (with the OT) is the authoritative guide for
Part 2
Nt part of the Christian bible
Nature of the New Testament
The church’s book
A witness to God’s revelation in Jesus Christ
Christian community
The NT belongs to this community
Relationship of the NT to the Church
It gives identity and unity to a diverse Christian movement.
It serves the needs of believing communities
Why the New Testament Emerged
Give shape and identity to Christianity
Respond to the needs of early Christian communities
Founding Events
1st stage
Oral Traditions
2nd stage
Composition of NT books
3rd stage
Use and Sharing
4th stage
Collection and Editing
5th stage
Formal Canonzation
6th stage
Final Recognition of the Canon
7th stage
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Historical Narratives
Letters / Epistles
Pauline Letters
General / Catholic Letters
Apocalyptic Writing
Revelation
One-to-one manuscript copying
Dictation to multiple scribes
Transmission of the NT Text
Note 
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