Introduction and Alignment Many people have questions about how the Bible came to be considered authoritative and an important part of faith, as well as practice. The reality is there was a very specific process that was followed that formed the Bible and specifically the Old Testament as we know it today. This process is known as canonization and it’s an important step in learning why the Bible is so important for people today. Upon completion of this assignment, you should be able to: Explain the formative processes of canonization of the biblical books. Resources 1.) Read: Chapter 1 in your textbook. Focus on the sections about the canonization of the Old and New Testaments. (DISCOVERING the Bible BY ROBERT D BRANSON) 2.) READ: https://spu.edu/depts/uc/response/spring2k7/features/multifaceted-bible4.asp 3.) watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFEBwfYZBJY&feature=youtu.be Assignment Instructions Write a 2-page paper (not including title page and reference page) explaining canonization and how both the Old and New Testaments were formed through this process. Ensure the following points are addressed: Why is the Bible referred to as a collection even though it is presented today as one book? What are the differences between the Jewish Bible and the Christian Bible today? What is the number of books in each of the Old and New Testaments according to Christians? What were the three stages of how a book became part of the Bible? What are the possible dates of canonization, and why are these dates considered? Explain the timing and processes of canonization for both the Old and New Testaments.
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Introduction and Alignment
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