Canon Formation

Reviews / Votes

The subunits of this book serve the whole much in the same way the subunits they discuss serve the biblical canon. The novice reader is effectively introduced to the landscape of canonical studies through the intentionality of the book's editors, while the experienced researcher is introduced to new ideas and constructive suggestions for further study. Glenny and Lockett, along with each contributor, have provided a resource for all levels of study that can and should be used in canon research moving forward. * Review of Biblical Literature * The focus on sub-units of the biblical books in this volume is a most welcome focus that has not received adequate attention by earlier scholars or in my work on canon formation. This volume provides an important advance on canon formation in this often neglected area. * From the foreword by Lee Martin McDonald, Acadia Divinity School, Canada * For years now, the scholarly interest in the biblical canon has only seemed to grow. But lacking in many of these discussions has been a deep exploration of the form and structure of the canon, with special attention to canonical sub-units. This new volume gathers together an impressive group of scholars who provide well-researched and even-handed essays that fill this important gap. I highly recommend it. * Michael J. Kruger, Reformed Theological Seminary, USA * A valuable resource for anyone interested in [Old Testament] or [New Testament] canon formation. Furthermore, its multifaceted overview of each sub-collection means Canon Formation would make an excellent supplemental textbook for OT and NT introduction courses. -- Levi Baker, William Tennent School of Theology, USA * Reviews of Biblical and Early Christian Studies * Each chapter contributes separately to scholarship ... The editors have done the discipline and the church a great service. However, Spellman's concluding chapter, demonstrating the value of a canonical approach to Scripture, is worth the price of admission, offering readers an insight into the importance of "canonical context" for biblical interpretation. * Southeastern Theological Review *