The Birth of the New Testament

The Birth of the New Testament (Contents)

The Meaning and Use of “Scripture” in Jewish Tradition and the Time of Jesus The Use of the Term “Scripture”…

1. Introduction The concept of Scripture (Greek: graphē) occupies a foundational role in both Jewish religious tradition and early Christian…

1. Introduction The Greek term graphē (“Scripture”) occurs 51 times in the New Testament, always referencing sacred, authoritative writings. This…

1. Introduction While the New Testament canon as we know it was not finalised until the 4th century AD, there…

1. Introduction The Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, held a central place in the lives of…

1. Introduction The phrase “It is written” (gegraptai) appears repeatedly in the New Testament, signalling an appeal to the authority…

1. Introduction The New Testament canon, as recognised by the Church today, did not emerge instantaneously. Rather, it developed gradually…

1. Introduction Among the most significant declarations regarding the nature of Scripture in the New Testament is found in 2…

1. Introduction From the earliest days of the Church, the reading and exposition of Scripture formed the backbone of Christian…