Biblical canon

A biblical canon, or canon of scripture, is a list of books considered to be authoritative as divinely inspired scripture by a particular religious community. The word "canon" comes from the Greek "κανών", meaning "rule" or "measuring stick". The term was first coined in reference to scripture by Christians, but the idea is said to be Jewish. (A comprehensive table of Biblical scripture for both Testaments, with regard to canonical acceptance in ... More
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