S4 E5: Athanasius' Festal Letter (AD367)

Welcome to Season 4 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.In season 4, we are sinking our teeth into Church History! We'll look at key moments in the history of the church and discover their significance for the life and mission of the church today.In the fifth episode of season 4, we conclude our short mini-series looking at the factors that helped to stabilize the church as it started to grow - church government, creeds, and the canon. This week, we dig into Athansius' Festal Letter which, among other things, lists the books of the Bible. We have a discussion about the recognition and reception of the canon, and the implications for the church today.Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected] Hosts:Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer:Nick RabeEpisode Sponsor:Christ College, Sydney---S4 Episode 5 - Show NotesRecommended Resources - Canon Fodder - Michael Kruger's blogCanon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books by Michael J. KrugerWho Chose the Gospels?: Probing the Great Gospel Conspiracy by Charles E. Hill (Amazon Link)Who Chose the Books of the New Testament? by Charles E. HillChrist College, SydneyPreparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.