Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2009-09-29 Public domain in the USA. 829 Davidson, Samuel 1806 1898 The Canon of the Bible "The Canon of the Bible" by Samuel Davidson is a scholarly examination of the formation, history, and fluctuations of the Biblical canon, written in the late 19th century. The work seeks to provide a comprehensive and unbiased analysis of how the canon of both the Old and New Testaments developed over time, particularly in response to various critical perspectives. Davidson emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse contexts and interpretations that have shaped the scriptures. The opening of the work presents a detailed preface where Davidson outlines his purpose and methodology for discussing the biblical canon. He criticizes the apologetic and conservative approaches of some prior writings on the subject, insisting on a more scientific and impartial examination. Davidson explains key terms related to the canon, showing that their meanings have evolved and varied among different writers. He establishes a framework for discussing the Old Testament and New Testament canons, indicating a historical narrative that emphasizes changes in perception and acceptance of biblical texts throughout Jewish and early Christian history. The text sets up the foundation for a thorough investigation into how the canon was shaped and recognized over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bible -- Canon BS Text Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 505559 2025-10-12T10:40:04.714464 text/html 515879 2009-09-29T16:12:10 text/html 202718 2025-10-12T10:40:14.204417 application/epub+zip 210124 2025-10-12T10:40:07.157409 application/epub+zip 907814 2009-09-29T16:12:35 application/pdf 210125 2025-10-12T10:40:05.697415 application/epub+zip 407278 2025-10-12T10:40:18.905353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350607 2025-10-12T10:40:13.264411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108424 2022-09-14T04:39:58.394822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298074 2025-10-12T10:40:03.479432 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 298999 2020-06-16T05:15:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326830 2009-09-29T16:12:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326915 2009-09-29T16:12:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25375 2025-10-12T10:40:19.048340 application/rdf+xml 308901 2009-09-29T16:12:36 application/prs.tei 12178 2025-10-12T10:40:06.252420 image/jpeg 3622 2025-10-12T10:40:05.971409 image/jpeg 108349 2020-06-16T05:15:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 109784 2009-09-29T16:12:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 132203 2009-09-29T16:12:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 268885 2009-09-29T16:12:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 106414 2009-09-29T16:12:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 109751 2009-09-29T16:12:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 195827 2025-10-12T10:40:04.741422 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia