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How did the book of Hebrews get into the canon?
Answer:
My dear friend, I must admit that the question of how the book of Hebrews got into the canon is a complex one. As a pastor, I've always been fascinated by the process of how the Bible came to be. According to the text, the Christian writers extended the work of the elders, who had translated the Hebrew scriptures, to include the rest of the Old Testament and the Greek Old Testament. This included books that were not part of the Hebrew Bible. Now, it's worth noting that the word "canon" itself is of Christian origin, derived from the Greek word "kanon," meaning a rule or norm. The canonization of a book doesn't necessarily mean that the Jewish nation or the Christian church gave the book its authority, but rather that they recognized it as scripture. In the case of the book of Hebrews, its inclusion in the canon is likely due to its recognition as a scripture by the early Christian church. As I was reading through the text, I came across a passage that suggests the book of Hebrews was likely written during the time when the canon was being formed. The ancient church debated the issue of authorship and apostolicity, but the fact that the book was widely recognized and used by early Christian writers suggests that it was considered scripture. Of course, this is all speculation, but it's fascinating to consider how the book of Hebrews came to be part of the Christian canon.
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canon of scripture
f f bruce
elemental theology
emery bancroft
historical reliability of the new testament
blomberg
new testament background and message
thomas lea
introduction to new testament
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