The New Testament on a Canonical Core

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The New Testament on a Canonical Core

Lesson 8 Lecture 2

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to respond to the critics’ claim that the early disagreements over the books indicate that they are not canonical

Explain why the Self-Authenticating Model expects some disagreement and diversity

Explain the idea of a “canonical core”

Discuss the Scriptural and Second-century evidence of early canonical consciousness

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Introduction to Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to explain “the problem of canon” Identify and summarize factors that contribute to criticism of the New Testament canon Distinguish between the de facto and de jure objections to the New Testament canon

The Historical-Critical Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Explain the general approach of the community-determined model to authenticating canon Evaluate the Historical-Critical approach to canon Identify and summarize the different definitions of “canon” Summarize the Roman Catholic, Canonical Criticism, and the Existential/Neo-Orthodox approaches to canon

Reformed Theological Seminary

The New Testament on a Canonical Core

Lesson 8 Lecture 2

Introduction to Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Historical-Critical Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Roman Catholic Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger