Where does the English word Canon come from?
the Greek κανών
What have the caonons developed through?
debate
How does Bruce Metzger define an Authoritive canon?
an authoritative collection of books
What does an open cannon permit?
the addition of books
How does Metzger define an open canon?
a collection of authoritative books
Are there differences in the Jewish Tanakh and Christian biblical canons?
yes
What is the definition of the greek word canon comes from?
rule
Where does it become prudent to discuss texts that only have an elevated status within a particular tradition?
cases where varying strata of scriptural inspiration have accumulated
Did the Jewish Tanakh for the basis for the Christian Old Testament?
yes
What group became the first to use the term?
Christians