The Origin Of The Canon Of The Old Testament

The Origin of the Canon of the Old Testament: A Historico-Critical Enquiry is a book written by Gerrit Wildeboer and first published in 1895. The book explores the history of the formation of the Old Testament canon, examining the various factors and influences that led to the selection of specific books to be included in the biblical canon. Wildeboer's work is considered an important contribution to the field of biblical scholarship, as it provides a detailed analysis of the historical and cultural context in which the canon was formed. The book also examines the role of the Jewish community in the formation of the canon, as well as the influence of early Christian communities in shaping the Old Testament canon.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the canon's formation. Wildeboer begins by examining the early history of the Jewish community and the development of the Hebrew Bible. He then goes on to explore the role of the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, in shaping the Old Testament canon.Wildeboer also examines the influence of early Christian communities on the formation of the canon, including the role of the New Testament in shaping the Old Testament canon. He also explores the various debates and controversies that arose around the canon, including the exclusion of certain books and the inclusion of others.Overall, The Origin of the Canon of the Old Testament: A Historico-Critical Enquiry provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the formation of the Old Testament canon, shedding light on the complex historical and cultural factors that contributed to the selection of specific books to be included in the biblical canon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.