Overview of the Self-Authenticating Model

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Overview of the Self-Authenticating Model

Lesson 4 Lecture 1

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to summarize the self-authenticating model, both what it is and what it is not

Be able to articulate the advantages the self-authenticating model has over the other models

Identify the components of the self-authenticating model

Ability to describe the several attributes of canonicity

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Introduction to Canon

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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

Overview of the Self-Authenticating Model

Lesson 4 Lecture 1

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