Benjamin Laird – Creating the Canon

How was our New Testament created? Brent talks with Benjamin Laird, associate professor of biblical studies at the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University in the States.  Benjamin’s new IVP America book is called ‘Creating the Canon: Composition, Controversy, and the Authority of the New Testament’. (2:00) Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’; (3:00) Did the New Testament writers employ secretaries? (4:00) The work of a first century secretary; (9:00) The New Testament autographs; (11:15) Patrons; (14:30) How was the New Testament canon formed? (17:30) Early canonical links; (21:15) Apostleship; (25:00) The canon. Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com/Creating-Canon-Composition-Controversy-Authority/dp/1514001101 www.ivpress.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.