The Recognition, Formation, and Closure of the Canon
From On Life & Scripture by Insights into God, salvation, and ourselves
April 20, 2026 · 42 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how God's people recognized the Old and New Testament books as Scripture, leading to the formation of the biblical canon.
God’s people recognized the Old and New Testament books as Scripture, resulting in the completed and closed biblical canon. Get full access to On Life & Scripture at www.jeremysarber.com/subscribe
Topics covered
- biblical canon
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Scripture recognition
- Christianity
Keywords
- biblical canon
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Scripture
- Christianity
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Books & works: The Recognition, Formation, and Closure of the Canon
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