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Christian Canon Formation

The process of forming the Christian canon, including the criteria and debates surrounding the inclusion or exclusion of certain books.

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Jan 19, 2026
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What are the contents and themes of the Book of Enoch and why was it excluded from most Western canons?

The Book of Enoch (primarily 1 Enoch) is a composite ancient Jewish apocalypse that elaborates on Genesis-era traditions—fallen angels, the Nephilim, cosmic tours, judgment and eschatology—and it surv...

Jan 18, 2026
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When were books like Enoch and Jubilees accepted into the Ethiopian Orthodox canon?

The books known as 1 Enoch and Jubilees were ancient Jewish works that entered and remained in Ethiopian Christian scriptural practice early and gradually rather than at a single council; they are pre...

Jan 30, 2026

What criteria did early Christian communities use to include or exclude books like 1 Enoch from their canons?

Early Christian communities applied a mix of practical, theological and historical tests when deciding which books to embrace as scripture: authorship or apostolic connection, conformity with received...

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