2007-03-12 18:40:33 · 9 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jan P: No, there are several canons. Slavonic, Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, Lutheran, Protestant -- to name a few.
2007-03-12 18:46:13 · update #1
I am aware - but most I know think it was all set in stone when John finished revelations. Maybe 30% (WAG) are really aware of the multiple canons, and most of those don't really know the process by which they books they rely on were chosen
I enjoy reading a lot of the extra-biblical materials. The story of how Abraham as a boy watched the stars, then the son then the clouds thinking them each gods at first before discovering that there could be only one creator and he is the true God to worship is a fav. (how he tricked everyone in his fathers idol shop is also a nice part of that story) I think that is from the Talmud.
2007-03-12 18:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first "canon" was Genesis 1-11, compiled about 2000 BC, made up of two collections of unknown date.
The second "canon" was the Penteteuch, compiled about 1500 BC.
The third "canon" was the book of Judges, written about 1100, possibly by Samuel.
The fourth and fifth "canons" were I/II Kings and I/II Chronicles, the first likely written in Babylon about 550 BC, the second written in Palestine about 300 BC.
It was only after these that the real Bibles were developed as whole documents.
2007-03-13 01:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
What is your def. of canon?This is america 2007 not england 1602.
2007-03-13 01:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I HAVE SAW LOTS OF CANONS THEY WERE ON THE MOVIE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN LIKE THE PART WERE THE FIRED THE ONE AND A FORK STUCK IN THAT GUYS WOOD EYE
2007-03-13 01:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by THE WAR WRENCH 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A lot more than several.
2007-03-13 01:43:44 · answer #5 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that something sailing ships used to blow up other sailing ships?
Like at Trafalgar.
2007-03-13 01:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only one cannon....many translations.
2007-03-13 01:44:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jan P 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are not canons. they are writings that do not correspond to the will of GOD.
2007-03-13 01:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by Tribble Macher 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Tell us more.
2007-03-13 01:47:51 · answer #9 · answered by chucky 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋