A Christian's Pocket Guide to How We Got the Bible: Old and New Testament Canon and Text

by Gregory R. Lanier

Publisher:

Christian Focus

, 2018

Overview

What books make up the Bible and why? Who wrote the Bible? Who decided what should go in? How can we know that what is in the Bible is from God? This short book answers some critical questions about the Word of God, helping us to understand where the Scriptures came from and why we can trust them. Covering the origins and translations of the Old and New Testaments, this straightforward introduction answers many questions, and provides suggestions for further reading if you want to research the topic further.

Product Details

• Title: A Christian's Pocket Guide to How We Got the Bible: Old and New Testament Canon and Text
• Author: Gregory R. Lanier
• Series: A Christian's Pocket Guide
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Print Publication Date: 2018
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Canon; Bible › Old Testament--Canon; Bible › New Testament--Canon
• ISBNs: 9781527102682, 9781527103139, 1527102688, 1527103137
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_EFCE622049DD4CEF84B2D8EFACC6E844
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-09T22:33:54Z

About Gregory R. Lanier

Gregory R. Lanier (PhD, University of Cambridge) is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He also serves as associate pastor of River Oaks Church (PCA). He has published multiple books and scholarly articles on early Christology, the Gospels, the Septuagint, and other topics. Gregory and his wife, Kate, live in Florida with their three daughters.