Tomas Bokedal (Th.D., Lund) is lecturer in New Testament at King's College, University of Aberdeen, UK. His researchinterests include Christian origins and the relation of Scripture and theology. He has authored several articles and books on the biblical canon.

One particularly helpful feature of the book is that it does not assume an advanced knowledge of the current debates about the codex and nomina sacra, and it adequately brings the reader up to speed on these topics. This book would be best suited for undergraduates and non-specialists, while those who specialize in canon formation could benefit from the author’s original interpretation of what ‘canon’ is.

• Introduction 1. The Question of the Biblical Canon Part A: Linguistic and tradition-related aspects of the canon 2. The Concept of Canon Part B: Material and textual aspects of the canon 3. The Nomina Sacra - Highlighting the Sacred Figures of the Text4. The Bible Codex - A Material Symbol of Christian Textuality5. Oral and Written Text - Two Media of the Christian Canon6. The Canon as Text Part C: Performative aspects of the canon 7. Canon and Ritual Interaction Part D: Ideational aspects of the canon 8. The Scriptures and the Rule of Faith - Story, Scope, Scopus9. The Logic of the Christian Canon - Authority, Integrity, Criterion10. The Scriptures and the Lord - General Conclusions Bibliography

Tomas Bokedal (Th.D., Lund) is lecturer in New Testament at King's College, University of Aberdeen, UK. His researchinterests include Christian origins and the relation of Scripture and theology. He has authored several articles and books on the biblical canon.

One particularly helpful feature of the book is that it does not assume an advanced knowledge of the current debates about the codex and nomina sacra, and it adequately brings the reader up to speed on these topics. This book would be best suited for undergraduates and non-specialists, while those who specialize in canon formation could benefit from the author’s original interpretation of what ‘canon’ is.

• Introduction 1. The Question of the Biblical Canon Part A: Linguistic and tradition-related aspects of the canon 2. The Concept of Canon Part B: Material and textual aspects of the canon 3. The Nomina Sacra - Highlighting the Sacred Figures of the Text4. The Bible Codex - A Material Symbol of Christian Textuality5. Oral and Written Text - Two Media of the Christian Canon6. The Canon as Text Part C: Performative aspects of the canon 7. Canon and Ritual Interaction Part D: Ideational aspects of the canon 8. The Scriptures and the Rule of Faith - Story, Scope, Scopus9. The Logic of the Christian Canon - Authority, Integrity, Criterion10. The Scriptures and the Lord - General Conclusions Bibliography

Tomas Bokedal (Th.D., Lund) is lecturer in New Testament at King's College, University of Aberdeen, UK. His researchinterests include Christian origins and the relation of Scripture and theology. He has authored several articles and books on the biblical canon.

One particularly helpful feature of the book is that it does not assume an advanced knowledge of the current debates about the codex and nomina sacra, and it adequately brings the reader up to speed on these topics. This book would be best suited for undergraduates and non-specialists, while those who specialize in canon formation could benefit from the author’s original interpretation of what ‘canon’ is.

• Introduction 1. The Question of the Biblical Canon Part A: Linguistic and tradition-related aspects of the canon 2. The Concept of Canon Part B: Material and textual aspects of the canon 3. The Nomina Sacra - Highlighting the Sacred Figures of the Text4. The Bible Codex - A Material Symbol of Christian Textuality5. Oral and Written Text - Two Media of the Christian Canon6. The Canon as Text Part C: Performative aspects of the canon 7. Canon and Ritual Interaction Part D: Ideational aspects of the canon 8. The Scriptures and the Rule of Faith - Story, Scope, Scopus9. The Logic of the Christian Canon - Authority, Integrity, Criterion10. The Scriptures and the Lord - General Conclusions Bibliography