Table of Contents

Abbreviatons

1. Introduction
Historical Sources
Thesis and Outline

2. Evidence for a Final Redaction
Terminology
What Does ''Final Redaction'' Mean?
The Notation of the Nomina Sacra
The Use of the Codex Form
Arrangement and Number of Writings in the Manuscripts
The Titles of the Writings
The Title of the Canonical Edition

3. The Editorial Concept
Three Perspectives: Reader, Macrostructure, Traditional Material
Implied Authorship
The Selection of Authors
The Title of the Edition
Nomina Sacra
Codex

4. A Note to the Readers of the Canonical Edition
Acts of the Apostles
2 Timothy
2 Peter
Gospel According to John

5. Outlook
Modern Editions
The Readership of the Canonical Edition

Notes
Bibliography
Index of Manuscripts and Ancient Sources

About the Author

David Trobisch is internationally recognized for his work on the letters of Paul, the formation of the Christian Bible, and Biblical manuscripts.

Reviews

Trobisch has presented a fascinating proposal that deserves a hearing in the academy and the church. Chad Owen Brand, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ... pioneering work ... promises to be a significant influence in the future study of the formation of the canon. Novum Testamentum This is a very important piece of work. Journal of Theological Studies This important book addresses a very interesting question which has never occurred to a lot of people ... There is plenty of meat for debate here. Reviews in Religion & Theology It is a fascinating enquiry and a strong case, beautifully argued. Theology David Trobisch has written a short but important book on one of the most influential happenings in the history of Christianity: the putting together and issuing of the New Testament. Theology