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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100198269544
ISBN-139780198269540
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Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCanon of the New Testament : Its Origin, Development, and Significance
SubjectChristian Theology / Systematic, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
Publication Year1997
FeaturesReprint
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion
AuthorBruce M. Metzger
FormatUk-Trade Paper
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight15.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Reviews'splendid book ... The author is so well-read, both in ancient and in modern literature, that he constantly adds to the reader's knowledge.'Roger Beckwith, Churchman, "This beautifully produced volume...will take its place with the earlier two as the standard treatment of its subject, indispensable for instructors and students alike."--Princeton Seminary Bulletin "A masterpiece of careful and lucid scholarship, certain to be the standard treatment of the NT canon well into the next century."--Religious Studies Review, 'Metzger's opinions throughout are judicious and moderate. ... The richly detailed factual information carefully organized here, and the bibliographical footnotes will make this a volume of continuing benefit and lasting value.'J.K. Elliott, Journal of Theological Studies, Vol 39, 2, 1988, 'An unusual aspect of Metzger's book is that ... Metzger has two chapters of literature on canon, the most complete bibliography on the canon I know.'Albert C. Sundberg, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Journal of American Academy of Religion, this volume, along with [Metzger's] earlier books on the text and early versions, is destined to become the standard in this field., 'Metzger's discussions are thorough and fair, keeping basically to what seems to be a legitimate reading of the historical evidence.'Interpretation, A Journal of Bible and Theology, 'Throughout the book a balanced, restrained judgment is exercised.'B.T. Viviano, O.P., Revue Biblique, 'He combines the sureness of touch and the courtesy for which he is renowned with an awesome breadth of learning deeply assimilated. Master of his evidence, he leaves no loose ends and never needs to overstate his case, but allows the true situation to speak for itself ... In Dr Metzger'shands it becomes not only the catalyst for a fascinating tapestry of church history, but also the occasion of important theological reflection.'The Tablet, 'as a history of canon formation, this gracefully written and thoroughly documented book will surely become our classic reference work.'Pheme Perkins, Boston College. The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 'Concerning each topic, the author gives us a clear formulation of the question and a sober and balanced treatment, avoiding extremes which are being defended even in recent publications. As a conclusion of the trilogy ... M.'s book on the canon is a valuable contribution to a ever-opendiscussion.'Joel Delobel, Louvain Studies, "This beautifully produced volume...will take its place with the earlier two as the standard treatment of its subject, indispensable for instructors and students alike."--Princeton Seminary Bulletin"A masterpiece of careful and lucid scholarship, certain to be the standard treatment of the NT canon well into the next century."--Religious Studies Review, Metzger's opinions throughout are judicious and moderate... The richly detailed factual information carefully organized here, and the bibliographical footnotes will make this a volume of continuing benefit and lasting value., 'Metger's opinions throughout are judicious and moderate. ... The richly detailed factual information carefully organized here, and the bibliographical footnotes will make this a volume of continuing benefit and lasting value.'J.K. Elliott, Journal of Theological Studies, Vol 39, 2, 1988, 'He combines the sureness of touch and the courtesy for which he is renowned with an awesome breadth of learning deeply assimilated. Master of his evidence, he leaves no loose ends and never needs to overstate his case, but allows the true situation to speak for itself ... In Dr Metzger's hands it becomes not only the catalyst for a fascinating tapestry of church history, but also the occasion of important theological reflection.'The Tablet'distinguished by its author's sober judgement and legendary commmand of secondary literature ... The book will be valuable ... as an updating of earlier historical treatments of the New Testament Canon.'The Expository Times'Metzger's opinions throughout are judicious and moderate. ... The richly detailed factual information carefully organized here, and the bibliographical footnotes will make this a volume of continuing benefit and lasting value.'J.K. Elliott, Journal of Theological Studies, Vol 39, 2, 1988'Concerning each topic, the author gives us a clear formulation of the question and a sober and balanced treatment, avoiding extremes which are being defended even in recent publications. As a conclusion of the trilogy ... M.'s book on the canon is a valuable contribution to a ever-open discussion.'Joël Delobel, Louvain Studies'as a history of canon formation, this gracefully written and thoroughly documented book will surely become our classic reference work.'Pheme Perkins, Boston College. The Catholic Biblical Quarterly'This is unquestionably the best book on the subject available today and one of the best of all times. The debt of both the scholarly world and the church to Bruce M. Metzger is exceedingly great. The reviewer will always be grateful for the privilege of studying under him.'James A. Brooks, Southwestern Journal of Theology'Throughout the book a balanced, restrained judgment is exercised.'B.T. Viviano, O.P., Revue Biblique'splendid book ... The author is so well-read, both in ancient and in modern literature, that he constantly adds to the reader's knowledge.'Roger Beckwith, Churchman'Metzger's discussions are thorough and fair, keeping basically to what seems to be a legitimate reading of the historical evidence.'Interpretation, A Journal of Bible & Theology'An unusual aspect of Metzger's book is that ... Metzger has two chapters of literature on canon, the most complete bibliography on the canon I know.'Albert C. Sundberg, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Journal of American Academy of Religion, 'This is unquestionably the best book on the subject available today and one of the best of all times. The debt of both the scholarly world and the church to Bruce M. Metzger is exceedingly great. The reviewer will always be grateful for the privilege of studying under him.'James A. Brooks, Southwestern Journal of Theology, 'distinguished by its author's sober judgement and legendary commmand of secondary literature ... The book will be valuable ... as an updating of earlier historical treatments of the New Testament Canon.'The Expository Times, this book is of great value, not only as a careful survey of the issues historically but also as a contribution to the current scene.
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SynopsisCompleting his New Testament trilogy, eminent theologian Bruce Metzger provides information from Church history concerning the recognition of the canonical status of the several books of the New Testament. Canonization was a long and gradual process of sifting through scores of gospels, epistles, and other books that enjoyed local and temporary authority--some of which have only recently come to light. Metzger discusses the external pressures that led to the fixing of the limits of the canon as well as Patristic evidence that bears on the development of the canon, not only in the West, but also among the Eastern churches. He also considers differences as to the sequence of the books in the New Testament., This book provides information from Church history concerning the recognition of the canonical status of the several books of the New Testament. Canonization was a long and gradual process of sifting among scores of gospels, epistles, and other books that enjoyed local and temporary authority - some of which have only recently come to light among the discoveries of Nag Hammadi. After discussing the external pressures that led to the fixing of the limits of the canon, the author gives sustained attention to Patristic evidence that bears on the development of the canon not only in the West but also among the Eastern Churches, including the Syrian, Armenian, Georgian, Coptic, and Ethiopian. Besides considering differences as to the sequence of the books in the New Testament, Dr Metzger takes up such questions as which form of text is to be regarded as canonical; whether the canon is open or closed; to what extent a canon should be sought within the canon; and whether the canon is a collection of authoritative books or an authoritative collection of books., How and why did the early Church come to regard certain gospels, epistles, and other books as authoritative Scripture? What considerations dictated the present sequence of the books in the New Testament? Dr Metzger takes up such questions and considers whether the canon is a collection of authoritative books or an authoritative collection of books.
LC Classification NumberBS2320
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