THEO 202 Study Guide - Final Guide: Messiah In Judaism, Synoptic Gospels, Twelve Minor Prophets
5 Jan 2017
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Canonization is a process of selecting certain books that will be applied in the belief of a certain community. It is important to note that canonization is: organic, community-based, at first local, in reaction to opposition or heresy, and finally gradual process. Canon = a collection of writings that carries authority in a given religious community (biblical meaning) Standard by which a religious community evaluates beliefs, practices and ethical behavior. A canon of literature helps a group define their identity both + & - Ex: what they believe in and what they shouldn"t. Explain, with specific details, some of the reasons: The jewish believers were afraid of the upcoming jesus-related scriptures that were coming out at the time. They were also afraid that it would incorporate into their. After the destruction of the 2nd temple in 70a. d. , they closed the canon. They closed it in order to preserve the authority of the hebrew scriptures.
