Christian Canon for the 21st Essay

Open, View, and/or
Download this Document

Total Length: 1204 words ( 4 double-spaced pages)

Total Sources: 3

Page 1 of 4

The books the researcher would first and foremost include the following books which currently constitute the Old and New Testament of the Bible:

Old Testament

Pentateuch - 5 books

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

Historical Books - 12 books

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicles, Second Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.

Poetical - 5 books

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

Prophetical - 17 books

Major Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

Minor Prophets - Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah

Historical Books - 12 books

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicles, Second Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.

Poetical - 5 books

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

Prophetical - 17 books

Major Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

Minor Prophets - Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

New Testament

Historical Books - 5 books

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts

Pauline Epistles - 13 books

Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians. 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

Non-Pauline Epistles - 9 books

Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation

Masters of Divinity hosts Faith and Reason Radio

Philosophy

The Greek word,, denotes metathesis or change (Blue Letter Bible)"

1. Transfer: from one place to another

2. To change

a. Of things instituted or established (Ibid).

In considering changes relating to the Canon, the researcher follows the philosophy demonstrated during the second century, in the midst of the rise of "heresies.

Stuck Writing Your "Christian Canon for the 21st" Essay?

View All Our Example Christian Canon for the 21st Essay

Have A Custom Example Essay Written

" Now, as then, competing views of the faith foster the consideration of enhancing a canon of Scripture to direct true belief. In light of current religious controversies, the researcher's philosophy adheres to the presumption that the original process to develop the current Canon, albeit, perhaps flawed by human interpretation, was guided by the Holy Spirit. When the researcher questioned whether to reject an included book, as well as whether to include a rejected book, as noted earlier, the researcher choose to include all the currently included book, but consider a number of others for inclusion.

Principles Used to Make Choices

In addition to seeking "wisdom," as Proverbs 4: 7 directs, "Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding," the researcher additionally sought to insure the additional included books were historically accurate, as well as met the criteria of apostolicity, orthodoxy, antiquity, and widespread use.

Conclusion

The changes the researcher would include in the current Canon to create the Canon for the 21st Century would include the following: Judith, Tobit, the book called the Teaching (= Didache) of the Apostles and the Shepherd [of Hermas] (Tackling the Da Vinci…, s. 65). The researcher asserts that although the 21st Century may mandate that some changes be made in the Canon, ultimately, no one man/woman should make the changes alone. Instead, he/she should only proceed with perceived needed changes with the prayer, support and contributions from others seeking to share the truth in.....

Show More ⇣

     Open the full completed essay and source list


OR

     Order a one-of-a-kind custom essay on this topic


sample essay writing service

Cite This Resource:

Latest APA Format (6th edition)

Copy Reference
"Christian Canon For The 21st" (2009, May 04) Retrieved May 5, 2024, from
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/christian-canon-21st-22205

Latest MLA Format (8th edition)

Copy Reference
"Christian Canon For The 21st" 04 May 2009. Web.5 May. 2024. <
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/christian-canon-21st-22205>

Latest Chicago Format (16th edition)

Copy Reference
"Christian Canon For The 21st", 04 May 2009, Accessed.5 May. 2024,
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/christian-canon-21st-22205
   

Open, View, and/or
Download this Document
order custom essay example