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Gradual Formation of NT Canon
- The New Testament canon was formed over centuries, without an official council or vote early on.
- Different church leaders debated which books were authoritative based on theological compatibility and widespread usage.
Criteria for Canon Inclusion
- Books included had to be authored by apostles or their close companions and widely used in churches universally.
- Books with heretical views or limited circulation were excluded, leading to circular reasoning in canon selection.
Gospel of Peter Resurrection Scene
- The Gospel of Peter describes Jesus' resurrection with divine beings and a cross walking out of the tomb.
- It was rejected due to its association with heretical views denying Jesus' full humanity.