The Making of the New Testament by Benjamin Wisner Bacon
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"The Making of the New Testament" by Benjamin Wisner Bacon is a scholarly historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the formation and canonization of the New Testament, exploring the critical and historical underpinnings that led to the establishment of these writings as sacred scripture within Christianity. At the start of the text, the author introduces a paradox related to the development of the New Testament literature,
emphasizing the tension between the early Christian movement's rejection of rigid canonical structures and their eventual acceptance of a formal canon. Bacon highlights the transformative roles of Jesus and Paul in this process, detailing how their teachings sought to liberate faith from legalistic practices and brought forth a new understanding of God's relationship with humanity. This opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of the historical evolution of early Christian texts and their significance in shaping the faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bacon, Benjamin Wisner, 1860-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Making of the New Testament |
| Series Title | Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 50 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Hazel Batey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. New Testament -- Introductions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39288 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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