Cannon Timeline Flashcards
What does the term ‘canon’ mean in the context of the New Testament?
Canon is a Greek word that means ‘measuring stick’ or ‘ruler.’ Cannon really means a set of texts, a community decides will be their authority.
When were the New Testament (NT) books written?
Between 50-100 CE.
When was Marcion’s Canon created?
Around 140 CE.
When was the Muratorian Canon compiled?
Around 170 CE.
When did Athanasius write his letter that included the NT canon list?
In 367 CE.
When was the NT canon confirmed at the Council of Carthage?
In 397 CE.
During what period were extra-canonical books written?
Between 90-350 CE.
What types of books are included in the NT apocrypha?
Books from the NT apocrypha, pseudepigrapha, and Apostolic Fathers.
What significance does Athanasius’ letter in 367 CE have regarding the NT canon?
It is the oldest known canon list matching the NT canon as it is today.
What event confirmed the order of the NT books in 397 CE?
The Council of Carthage.
